Overview

• Hamas and Islamic Jihad published three videos showing Israeli captives Rom Breslevski and Evyatar David severely emaciated after 22 months in Gaza.
• Tens of thousands gathered in Tel-Aviv over the weekend to demand urgent agreements for the hostages’ release.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed profound consternation, held extended talks with the families and requested ICRC support for medical and nutritional aid.
• The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Tuesday at Israel’s request as global leaders condemn the hostage maltreatment.
• Of the 251 people taken on October 7, 49 remain in Gaza, including 27 declared dead, while substantive negotiations for further exchanges have stalled.