Former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa was reportedly coerced into faking her own death for a propaganda video, as revealed by her mother, Orly Gilboa. The distressing ordeal involved Daniella being covered in debris and powder to simulate the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike, despite her pleas for mercy.
In a surprising turn of events, it was later discovered that Gilboa was alive and was eventually released from captivity alongside three other hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) condemned Hamas for their actions, labeling it as psychological terror and extreme brutality.
Further revelations emerged regarding the treatment of other hostages, such as Yarden Bibas, whose family's fate remains unknown after a harrowing video was released by Hamas. The hostages, including Gilboa, were kidnapped from an IDF base in southern Israel during attacks in 2023.
Despite the traumatic experience, Daniella Gilboa's father hailed her as a hero who survived unimaginable circumstances. The hostages were given more food leading up to their release, with the captors informing them of their impending freedom only three days prior.
The release of emaciated hostages sparked outrage in Israel, with promises from top officials to address the situation. President Donald Trump issued a deadline for Hamas to release all remaining hostages, threatening to cancel the ceasefire if not met.
Israel's security cabinet supported Trump's ultimatum, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to resume intense combat if the hostages were not freed by the specified deadline. In response, Hamas announced the planned release of three more Israeli hostages.
