The body of a young Druze-Israeli man who perished in a car accident was stolen from a Palestinian hospital by terrorists who thought he was an IDF soldier, hoping to demand a ransom for his return.

Hamas claimed that an IDF airstrike hit a Gaza building where the body of an Israeli soldier was being held.

Hisham al-Said is one of two Israeli civilians being held captive by the terror group.

The terror organization claims that the health of Israeli Hisham Al-Sayed is deteriorating.

Israeli officials believe Hamas’ is attempting psychological warfare to pressure Israel to release terrorists as part of a prisoner exchange.

Fifteen years since Gilad Shalit was kidnapped, the media continues to ignore the Israelis Hamas continues to hold captive.

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett announced a complete halt to the release of terrorists’ bodies, a shift in policy meant to strengthen Israel’s bargaining position when facing off with Hamas.

"Hamas is holding [my brother] as part of a political game against Israel. Holding a man with special needs as a hostage—this is very cruel," declared Ilan Mengistu.