Update: Today January 15th at 12pm EST Hamas released a new hostage video of Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi, and Itay Svirski after saying their fate will be revealed today. The video states “While we are still alive, Bring Us Home.” But the video then also goes on to say that Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirski have been killed.
Terrorist group Hamas has released a new propaganda video featuring three Israeli hostages. The video released by Hamas on Sunday showed three Israeli hostages, Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi, and Itay Svirski, who had been held captive for 100 days since October 7. The terrorist group released a statement along with the video, saying “tomorrow we will inform you of their fate.” The group posted the hostage video to their Telegram chat.
Hamas releases new video of hostages Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirski as part of psychological warfare saying their “fate will be revealed tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/EiJT5RnV89
This video was the first sign of life for these hostages, and their families expressed hope for their safe return. Hamas had previously threatened to execute hostages in retaliation for Israeli military strikes. Israeli officials have generally not responded to Hamas’ public messaging on the hostages, considering it as psychological warfare. Israel has acknowledged the risks to hostages during its military operation and is taking precautions. Out of the 240 people seized by Hamas on October 7, around half were released in a November truce, but 132 remain in Gaza, with 25 reported deaths in captivity.
Noa Argamani Hostage Video
Noa Argamani was taken hostage from the Nova Party in Kibbutz Ra’im and her kidnapping video was one of the first videos circulated online after tragedy struck on October 7th. Noa’s mother Liora who is very ill has released a statement saying, “Noa has been held captive by Hamas for 100 days, and I don’t understand how it can be, how she is still there. I want to say thank you to the people of Israel, your help warms my heart. Thank you, I love you very much. I hope I will be able to see her before my last days.”
Noa Argamani boyfriend was also kidnapped at the same time as her but it is unclear if he is still alive.