Families of 5 Israeli hostages of Hamas release graphic video to push for their release

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The families of five female Israeli soldiers being held captive by Hamas have released a graphic video Wednesday showing their abduction by Palestinian terrorists, describing it as "a damning testament to the nation's failure to bring home the hostages."

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which released the footage, said the five women were all captured at the Nahal Oz base near the Israel-Gaza border during Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

"On that horrific Saturday, 15 female observers were murdered, and seven were abducted alive from the Nahal Oz base," it said. "Ori Megidish was rescued by IDF forces after 23 days in captivity; Noa Marciano was murdered by Hamas terrorists while in captivity, and her body was returned by the IDF for burial in Israel. Five female observers – Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa, and Naama Levy – have been held captive by Hamas for 229 days."

"The disturbing video has been the reality of Agam, Daniela, Liri, Naama, Karina, and 123 other hostages for 229 days," the group continued. "The video is a damning testament to the nation's failure to bring home the hostages, who have been forsaken for 229 days. There is no greater mission, no more significant achievement, and no chance to restore hope to Israel without the return