A shocking video released on Wednesday unveils the terrifying ordeal faced by five Israeli female soldiers, captured and threatened by Hamas militants amid the bloody chaos of an October 7 attack.
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1. **Kidnapping and Threats**: A harrowing video shows five Israeli female soldiers being handcuffed, threatened with rape, and kidnapped by Hamas militants during an October 7 attack on the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza Strip.
2. **Disturbing Footage**: The bodycam footage captures the militants' gloating and plans for sexual assault, along with the injured and bloodied women being inspected, insulted, and forced to pose for photos before being dragged into a car.
3. **Calls for Action**: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which released the video, condemned the failure to secure the hostages' release and urged the Israeli government to resume negotiations with Hamas to bring the women, who have been held for 229 days, back home.
A harrowing video released Wednesday reveals the moment five female Israeli soldiers, covered in blood and surrounded by the bodies of their slain comrades, were threatened with rape and kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7. Bodycam footage from the Hamas gunmen shows the young women, stationed at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza Strip, being handcuffed and pressed against a wall.
In the disturbing video, the militants can be heard gloating and making apparent plans to sexually assault the soldiers. One of the gunmen is heard saying, "Here are the girls who can get pregnant," and another comments, "You’re so beautiful."
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which released the video, stated that it starkly depicts the horrifying reality faced by the five hostages still held by the terror group in Gaza. The women have been identified as Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy.
The group condemned the failure to secure the hostages' release, emphasizing that they have been in captivity for 229 days, and urged the Israeli government to immediately resume hostage exchange talks with Hamas. “The Israeli government must not waste even one more moment – it must return to the negotiating table today!” the statement read.
The video, recorded inside the Nahal Oz base’s bomb shelter, shows the Hamas militants in complete control by 9 a.m. on October 7. The gunmen are seen inspecting the injured and bloodied women, calling them “dogs” and ordering them to pose for photos. One woman is shown with blood smeared across her face, while another is bleeding profusely from her mouth.
One Israeli soldier pleads with the gunmen to find someone who speaks English, while another tells them she has friends in Gaza. The militants respond by yelling at them to be quiet, accusing the women of causing the deaths of their comrades who were killed when Hamas overran the base.
After pausing to pray, the terrorists are seen dragging the injured women into a car amidst a flurry of gunfire. Several women, struggling to walk, are told by some militants to leave behind the bodies of their friends. The video’s final moments show the women packed into the back of the car as angry shouts are heard while the vehicle drives off.
In total, Hamas kidnapped seven female soldiers from the Nahal Oz base on October 7. Ori Megidish was rescued on October 30, according to the Times of Israel. Another kidnapping victim, 19-year-old Nao Marciano, was confirmed dead earlier this month, allegedly killed by Hamas militants inside Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital, reports The Jerusalem Post.
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