The Israeli military has released video footage of a Gaza tunnel where it says six hostages were recently killed by Hamas. The video reveals a low, narrow passageway deep underground with no bathroom and poor ventilation. The discovery of the hostages' bodies last month sparked outrage in Israel, prompting calls for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a cease-fire deal with Hamas to bring the remaining hostages home.
Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that the footage of the Gaza tunnel was shown to the hostages' families, who found it distressing to witness the harsh conditions their loved ones endured. Evidence suggests that the six hostages were protecting each other when they were killed, although specific details were not provided.
