Families of hostages Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal okay publication of Hamas propaganda clip from today

The families of Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal have approved the publication of Hamas’s propaganda video, in which the two hostages are seen being brought to watch the release of three other captives today.

David and Gilboa-Dalal were brought by Hamas to a stage set up by the terror group in central Gaza’s Nuseirat to watch Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert be freed from captivity after 505 days.

The two best friends are seen in the video calling on Israeli officials to secure their release, in remarks almost certainly dictated by their captors.

David’s sister, Yeela, calls Hamas “monsters” after watching the clip, saying on Instagram: “They are alive. They put both of them this morning in the most horrifying and evil situation they could be. There is no limit to the messed-up cynicism of these monsters. I admire you, my brothers.”

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum reacts by highlighting the “difficult and cruel psychological torment” the remaining hostages have been undergoing for 505 days, beyond the “inhuman physical conditions.”

“They are running out of time!” it adds. “The Israeli government and the prime minister must expedite the negotiations and bring about the immediate return of all the hostages, without delays and without trickles” of captives in multiple batches.

Both hostages are not slated for release in the current phase of the ceasefire deal.

It is the first sign of life from David that has been made public since he was abducted on October 7, 2023, and the first sign of life from Gilboa-Dalal that is from later than June 2024.

Hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak in a Hamas propaganda video filmed at the site and timing of the release ceremony in Gaza for three other captives, February 22, 2025. (Telegram)