A deeply disturbing video has recently emerged, casting a stark and horrifying light on the plight of hostages held captive in Gaza, sparking widespread international condemnation and reigniting urgent calls for their release.

The harrowing footage features 24-year-old Evyatar David, visibly emaciated, enduring unimaginable conditions as he is forced to participate in a chilling act, highlighting the severe physical and psychological torment inflicted upon those held.

Within the nearly five-minute clip, released on Friday, David is seen navigating a confined tunnel with a low ceiling, meticulously crossing off dates on a makeshift calendar, a desperate marker of the agonizing passage of time in his isolated captivity.

In a heart-wrenching moment, David directly addresses the camera, revealing his dire state: “I haven’t eaten for a few days in a row.” He further explains the grim reality of his rations, stating, “This can is for two days… This whole can is for two days so that I don’t die.”

Perhaps the most chilling declaration comes as David points to a dug-out area, remarking, “This is the grave I think I’m going to be buried in. Time is running out,” a statement that underscores the extreme despair and a profound sense of impending doom he faces.

The decision to release the video was made by David’s family, who issued a powerful statement through the Hostages Families Forum Headquarters, describing their anguish: “We are forced to witness our beloved son and brother, Evyatar David, deliberately and cynically starved in Hamas’s tunnels in Gaza – a living skeleton, buried alive.” They vehemently denounced the deliberate starvation as a “propaganda campaign,” calling it “one of the most horrifying acts the world has seen,” emphasizing the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded with strong condemnation, asserting that “Hamas terrorists deliberately starve our Gaza hostages, documenting them in a cynical, humiliating, and malicious manner.” This aligns with ongoing concerns about the treatment of captives amidst the escalating Middle East conflict.

The ongoing Gaza conflict continues to produce disturbing imagery widely broadcast across the world, significantly amplified by social media platforms, bringing global attention to the critical issue of Hamas captivity. As of now, it is believed that approximately 20 Gaza hostages from the October 7 music festival remain alive, while tragically, around 30 are estimated to have died, underscoring the urgency of the situation and the desperate need for their freedom.