The Hamas terror group has released a propaganda video showing signs of life from hostage Matan Zangauker, 25.
The three-and-a-half-minute-long video is not dated, though Zangauker states that he has been held for over 420 days, indicating it was filmed recently.
Zangauker was abducted by Hamas terrorists from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of October 7, 2023, during the onslaught. His partner, Ilana Gritzewsky who was taken hostage with him was released in a November 2023 deal with Hamas.
In the clip, Zangauker identifies himself and calls on the Israeli public to continue protests in support of a deal with Hamas.
Hostage Matan Zangauker speaks in a Hamas propaganda video issued on December 7, 2024. (Hamas via Telegram)
Hamas has previously issued similar videos of hostages the terror group is holding, in what Israel says is deplorable psychological warfare.
Most Israeli media do not carry the video clips themselves unless family members grant explicit permission.
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