Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Propaganda Video

Stand for Israel  |  November 13, 2024

A terror group propaganda video of hostage Sasha Trufanov was released on Wednesday with permission by his family to release to the media, reports The Times of Israel:

After a year in captivity, Trufanov describes a shortage of food, water, electricity, and basic hygiene products in the Gaza Strip, adding that he now has a skin condition that he did not have before being abducted. Like in several other hostage videos released by terror groups, Trufanov urges citizens to demand the government reach a deal for their release, and says that the Israel Defense Forces operation only puts them in more danger.

It is unclear exactly when the video was made, though it appears to be recent, as Trufanov mentions Israel’s ground incursion in Lebanon, which was announced on October 1. Though he says in the clip that he is aged 28, the video was released two days after he turned 29, his second birthday in captivity.

“I want to remind the citizens of Israel that every time you eat something or drink something, remember us, the hostages, who don’t have the opportunity to enjoy food or water,” he says.

Please pray for all the hostages still held in terrible conditions in Gaza with no connection to family or friends. Pray that God watches over these hostages and protects them. And pray they come home soon.