The propaganda videos come as 49 hostages kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks are still in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Hamas has said Israeli hostages in Gaza are receiving no “special privileges,” claiming they get the same food and care as its fighters and civilians. The statement, made by Hamas’ armed wing comes after disturbing videos showed Israeli captives appearing severely malnourished.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (August 3) that he was "deeply shocked" as he watched the "horrifying" videos released by Hamas of Israeli hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski that showed both of them in deteriorating physical and mental conditions.