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Israeli soldier Liri Elbagh, captured by Hamas, is appealing for the release of the hostages.
Terrorist organization Hamas on Saturday released the video of 19-year-old Israeli female soldier Liri Elbag. Liri was taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023. In this video, Liri has blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not freeing the Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked different areas of Israel near the Gaza border and took hundreds of people hostage. Liri Elbagh was kidnapped from Nahal Oz Army Base along with 6 female soldiers. Of these, 5 women soldiers are still in captivity of Hamas.
On the other hand, talks have started between Israel and Hamas in Qatar for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. Israel’s Defense Minister Katz gave this information on Friday. America, Qatar and Egypt have been mediating for several months to reach an agreement between the two sides.
The footage is of the Hamas attack on the Nova Festival on October 7. There was a stampede as soon as Hamas fighters arrived.
Hostage bid – Netanyahu government has forgotten me
According to the Times of Israel, Elbagh said-
I am just 19 years old. My whole life has stopped. We have been held hostage for more than 450 days. The Netanyahu government has forgotten me and the other hostages. I think that the Israeli people captured by Hamas are not a priority for the government or the army.
Elbagh further said that the release of the detainees depends on the withdrawal of Israeli forces. However, no information has been revealed about when this video was recorded. At the same time, for Liri Elbagh, his family also released a video in which they appealed to leaders of the world including Israel to come forward to free the Israeli prisoners.
Hamas has released the video of Liri Elbagh. Regarding which his family members say that they are heartbroken after seeing their daughter.
PM’s responsibility to bring back Liri- family
Liri’s family released the video and said-
We saw the video sent by Hamas. Our hearts are broken after seeing our daughter. This is not the Liri we know. He is in very bad condition. hLiri, who used to be strong, looks broken and scattered today. In the video we saw Liri begging for his life. He is many kilometers away from us. We have not been able to bring him home for the last 456 days.
The family members further appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said that the PM should take decisions regarding the hostages as if they were his own children. Liri is alive and it is up to the PM to bring him back safely.
Netanyahu spoke to Elbag’s parents on Saturday regarding this matter. He assured Elbagh’s family that he is doing everything possible for the hostages to return home. All hostages will be safely brought back to Israel as soon as possible.
Liri Elbagh’s parents, Sira and Eli, appealed on social media for the hostages to be freed.
We are not giving up, you should also not give up – Liri’s family
Talking about the conversation with the PM, Liri’s parents Sira and Eli released another video and said that the Israeli contingent should not return from Qatar until a deal is made with Hamas. he adds-
Liri we are fighting for you, we are not going to give up on you. You will come back home alive. With God’s help it will happen soon. We are not giving up, you too don’t give up. Keep fighting and stay alive.
According to the report, out of 251 hostages held by Hamas, 96 people are in Gaza. Whereas the Israeli army has already confirmed the death of 34 people. Demonstrations have been going on in Israel for several months for the release of the hostages. On Saturday, people demonstrated outside PM Netanyahu’s residence. After which the police arrested 4 people. In other states of Israel including Tel Aviv, family members are protesting and appealing to the government to free the people imprisoned by Hamas.
This photo was released by Hamas on July 16, 2024. There are 4 female soldiers from Israel. One of them is Liri Elbagh.
No update on indirect negotiations
Hamas on Friday informed about the start of indirect negotiations with Israel in Qatar, although there is no new update on this. Qatar, Egypt and the US have long been mediating to end the war and release the hostages.
The families of hostages in Israel are putting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through continuous demonstrations. Critics are accusing the government of delaying the agreements.
Israel declared war after Hamas attack It was started on 7 October 2023. Hundreds of Hamas terrorists entered South Israel through Gaza Strip. Firing indiscriminately. 1139 people were killed and 251 people were kidnapped.
A few hours later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Hamas. Since the beginning of this war, more than 44 thousand people have been killed in Gaza. According to Gaza Health Ministry data, this is about 2% of Gaza’s population.
