Health Ministry urges public to limit exposure to Hamas propaganda images of hostage release from Gaza

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8 February 2025, 11:41 am

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Reporter at The Times of Israel

Friends and relatives of Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi watch the live broadcast of their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza, at Kibbutz Be'eri on Feb. 8, 2025 (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

As disturbing images and videos of the three released hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy emerge from Gaza looking gaunt and haunted, the Health Ministry urges the public to exercise caution and personal responsibility in managing their exposure to such content.

“A psychological war is being waged that can cause harm to us and our loved ones,” warns Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, head of the ministry’s mental health division.

“We urge the public to minimize exposure to distressing images and videos and to be mindful of what they, their children and their loved ones are seeing.”