Hostage Families Share Video of Female Israeli Soldiers Abducted by Hamas

Dr. Ayelet Levy Shachar, mother of a hostage held by Hamas, criticized Israeli officials for refusing to watch a video of her daughter's kidnapping, claiming they wanted to "sleep ok at night." She expressed frustration over the lack of progress in hostage negotiations and the government's prioritization. The video, showing bloodied women being zip-tied and threatened, highlights the ongoing trauma since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, which resulted in over 1,000 deaths and numerous kidnappings. Concerns about potential sexual violence against the hostages were also raised.