In the area, they saw mattresses, caged cells, kitchen and food supplies, and a drawing that was made by 6-year-old Emilia Aloni who was freed in late November.
'Hamas is demanding, in exchange for the release of our hostages, the end of the war, the withdrawal of our forces from Gaza, the release of the murders and rapists of the Nukhba and leaving Hamas in place.'
In Nir Oz's Hamas hostage raid, Eyal Barad's chilling choice to silence his daughter for survival reflects the enduring impact of the October 7 horror, with over 30 Israelis still captive.
Israeli officials, relying on video evidence and freed hostages' accounts, have declared seven hostages dead in Gaza, offering closure to families amid the ongoing uncertainty.
The most recent batch comprised five minors, including a dual Israeli-Dutch citizen, and five juveniles, with one being American and three holding German citizenship.