Hamas Filmed Hostage Dozens of Times, Then Shelved Footage, Survivor Claims
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Hostage survivor Eitan Mor told Channel 12 News that Hamas filmed him dozens of times but never released the footage. Mor believes Hamas withheld the videos due to his family's public protests and pressure on the Israeli government. He suggested this action was influenced by Hamas's strategic considerations regarding propaganda and hostage negotiation.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hamas filmed hostage Eitan Mor dozens of times during captivity, but never released the footage.
- Mor believes Hamas withheld the videos due to his family's public protests and pressure on the government.
- The survivor shared his assessment in an interview with Channel 12 News.
- Mor suggested Hamas's decision was influenced by strategic propaganda considerations.
Eitan Mor, a hostage survivor held by Hamas, stated that his captors filmed him dozens of times during his captivity, but these recordings were never released. In an interview with Channel 12 News, Mor explained his assessment of why Hamas chose not to publish the footage. He believes that the stance of his family, particularly their involvement in protests and pressure on the Israeli government, influenced Hamas's decision.
Mor suggested that Hamas may have intended to use the footage for propaganda purposes, but the family's active public engagement and advocacy for a deal may have complicated these plans. The survivor's account sheds light on the psychological and strategic considerations that may have guided Hamas's actions regarding the documentation of hostages.
