We are sorry to be writing to you with such shocking news, but we know you will want to hear it. Recently, you met with Ilay David who told you about his brother, Evyatar. He has been held hostage in Gaza by Hamas since October 7, 2023.

In the past three days, Hamas has released horrific videos of living hostages, Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski. Rom Braslavski, 21, was also kidnapped from the Nova festival while trying to save others during the attack. Evyatar David, 24, was kidnapped from the Nova festival and recently marked his second birthday in captivity.

The footage shows them extremely emaciated and in grave condition. Medical experts who have reviewed the videos confirm that their lives are in imminent danger. The Braslavski and David families, despite their heartbreak, have bravely chosen to make these images public so the world can see the full extent of Hamas’ cruelty and inhumanity.

The images are deeply disturbing and difficult to watch, but we ask you to see them if you can, and to share them. The world must understand that Evyatar and Rom are dying! If we do not act URGENTLY, they and all the remaining hostages may not live to see their release.

Please help us amplify their voices and share this message, share the video and images, and help us make sure the world does not look away. Do all that you can to encourage the US government, the Israeli government, and the mediators, to bring forth a deal that returns all 50 remaining hostages and ends this war. The families are desperate to find a way to get medical care to their loved ones in captivity.

We must bring all 50 hostages home before it’s too late.

Thank you for all of the support and effort you have brought to this cause. Please don’t stop until they’re all home.

Sincerely,

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum