Israeli hostage Noa Argamani appeared in a new propaganda video released by Hamas, urging Israel to secure her release after over 237 days in captivity. The video also featured another hostage, Alexander Trufanov. The families of the hostages approved the release of the videos. The ongoing war began after Hamas' massacre on October 7, resulting in numerous civilian hostages and casualties.
Key Points
Noa Argamani and Alexander Trufanov featured in Hamas propaganda videos urging Israel for their release
Families of the hostages approved the release of the videos
War in Gaza started after Hamas' massacre on October 7, resulting in numerous civilian hostages
Pros
Raising awareness about the plight of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Encouraging action to secure the release of the hostages
Cons
Exploitation of hostages for propaganda purposes by Hamas
Ongoing psychological warfare and pressure tactics