An Israeli hostage stated “I miss my freedom” in a video launched by the fear group Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Alexander Troufanov was among the many dozens of individuals taken prisoner by militants in the course of the 7 October assaults final yr.
And whereas many hostages have since been launched or liberated – or discovered lifeless – Mr Troufanov’s household are nonetheless hoping for his protected return.
“I miss my family, I miss my friends, I miss my life, I miss my freedom,” he says within the video, launched by the militant group on Wednesday. His household have authorised its use by media organisations.
“I miss so many things. I want to return home safe and sound.”
His mom, Lena, stated she was relieved to see her son alive however was “very worried to hear what he is saying”.
“I urge that every effort be made to secure his immediate release and that of all other hostages. They have no time left,” she stated.
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Mr Troufanov was taken from Nir-Oz. Pic: Deliver Them Residence Now
In a message to her son, Lena implored him to maintain being robust and maintain on.
“Do not lose hope, we will not stop fighting for your release until you are here with us, at home.”
The organisation is proscribed as a terror group by the UK and different international locations and has been combating alongside Hamas in Gaza.
No less than 1,200 folks have been killed and about 250 folks taken captive in the course of the 7 October assaults final yr, in keeping with Israel.
Greater than 43,000 folks have been killed in Gaza within the combating that has raged for greater than a yr now, in keeping with the Hamas-run well being ministry.
