Hamas Video of Israeli Hostages Sparks Condemnation and Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned a video released by Hamas showing Israeli hostages taken during the 7 October attacks as "cruel propaganda." The clip features three Israeli women, one of whom criticizes Netanyahu and calls for the release of the hostages. Hamas seized at least 230 hostages in the attacks, with only four released so far. Israel has launched a military operation in Gaza to destroy Hamas and its rule over the territory. The video, released by the armed wing of Hamas, aims to play on the emotions of Israelis and increase pressure on Netanyahu to secure the release of the hostages.