Hamas Releases Video of Two More Hostages

By Yoni Weiss

Hamas released a video on Saturday showing two hostages, Keith Siegel, aged 64, and Omri Miran, aged 47, who revealed that the footage was recorded just two days prior. In the video, they expressed sadness over missing Pesach celebrations this year and acknowledged seeing protests held in Tel Aviv and Yerushalayim, urging demonstrators to persist in their efforts.

Following the video’s release, protesters in Tel Aviv criticized the government’s approach, advocating for alternative strategies beyond military action to secure the hostages’ release, declaring, “This concept has failed.”

Keith Siegel was kidnapped from his home in Kfar Aza along with Aviva, who was later released during a ceasefire in November. Omri Miran was abducted in front of his family from his home in Nachal Oz.

Danny Miran, Omri’s father, emotionally shared with Kan News his frustration with the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for the immediate return of all hostages, regardless of the method. To Channel 12, he commented on Omri’s unchanged appearance and expressed hope for his son’s mental well-being.

Nadav, Omri’s brother, told Walla! News about his relief and hope upon seeing the image of his brother, advocating for decisive action over discussion to expedite the hostages’ return.

The release of this video coincides with another video during Pesach, featuring hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin discussing his capture. Both Hersh and Keith Siegel hold American citizenship, as well as Israeli.