Mother of hostage Sasha Trufanov: ‘Very worried about his wellbeing’ after new video

The family of hostage Sasha Trufanov authorizes the publication of the video of him released by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group, as his mother says she is concerned by his words.

“I am happy to see that my son is alive and that he is able to survive the horrific conditions in captivity,” says Lena Trufanov, who was also taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, but was released last November. “However, the desperation and hopelessness on his face are very troubling, and I am very worried about his physical and mental health.

“My beloved son, I ask you to keep being strong and hold on. Do not lose hope, we will not stop fighting for your release until you are here with us, at home,” she adds.

“I urge that every effort be made to secure his immediate release and that of all other hostages. They have no time left,” she says.

In the video, Sasha Trufanov says: “I’ve been in captivity for a year, there’s been a shortage of food, water, electricity and now even the basic products have run out.”

Trufanov also asks the citizens of Israel to keep protesting and to remember the hostages, expressing concern that the government has moved on and has “forgotten” those held in Gaza while fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Hostages Families Forum says that the “horrific” video show the urgent need for a deal.

The video “highlights the urgency of returning the 101 hostages – and now, with winter approaching, these hostages, who have been subjected to horrific conditions of abuse, starvation, and darkness for over a year, face an increasing risk of losing their lives,” the forum says.

The video of Trufanov was released more than 13 months after Palestinian terrorists rampaged through Kibbutz Nir Oz, killing or kidnapping 117 out of its 400 residents.

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