Overview

• The six-minute clip shows Braslavski identifying himself in Hebrew and appealing to the Israeli government for his freedom.
• AFP and other outlets have been unable to confirm the video’s authenticity or establish when it was recorded.
• Islamic Jihad reported losing communication with his captors following recent Israeli Defense Forces actions in the Gaza Strip.
• Braslavski’s relatives, represented by the Forum der Geiselfamilien, say he is deprived of food and medicine and demand an immediate release agreement.
• The Israeli army states that 49 hostages remain in Gaza, including 27 who have been declared dead.