Yossi Sharabi, 53, is named as the second Hamas-held hostage whose life the military has concerns for.
Last night, the IDF said it had notified the families of two hostages several days ago that it had concerns regarding their fates in the Gaza Strip.
It named one as Itay Svirsky, while the family of the second hostage had not yet allowed his name to be published.
The IDF now names the second as Sharabi.
The announcement comes after Hamas published several clips showing hostages Svirsky, Sharabi, and Noa Argamani. The latest propaganda video, published Monday evening, raised concerns regarding the possible death of Svirsky and Sharabi. Argamani is believed by the IDF to be alive.
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