Hamas Hostage Video Sparks Outcry Amid Stalled Talks

Hamas has released videos showing Israeli hostage Evyatar David, abducted during the October 7 attacks, appearing emaciated and forced to dig his own grave in a Gaza tunnel. David's family alleges he is being deliberately starved as part of a propaganda campaign and describes him as a 'living skeleton' with only days left to live. Former hostages have confirmed the dire conditions in the tunnels for captives, while Hamas members reportedly enjoy ample food and comforts obtained from humanitarian aid. The videos have provoked outrage and urgent calls from David's family and supporters for both the Israeli government and international community to intervene. The crisis occurs amid ongoing warnings about hunger in Gaza and stalled negotiations for the release of remaining hostages. International actors, including US envoys, continue to push for a comprehensive ceasefire-hostage release agreement.