Freed hostage Evyatar David recalled being so weak he couldn’t even stand, let alone take part in Hamas’ propaganda videos — where he was forced to dig his own grave.

Doctors warn that freed hostages risk refeeding syndrome, a life-threatening imbalance first seen after the Holocaust.

Freed hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were captured together at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. Although they were held together briefly, they were separated during their captivity, only to be reunited on their release.

Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, addressed the UN Security Council, warning that time is running out for those still held in Gaza, and starvation may kill them before the world acts.