Hamas releases first hostage video of abducted Israeli women. Hamas has released a video of an Israeli woman who was kidnapped during the October 7 attacks, which killed over 1,300 people and sparked a war in Gaza.
Approximately 200 people were reportedly kidnapped during the attacks.
Yesterday, Hamas’ military wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released a video of a woman identified as Miya Schem, 21.
The woman’s arm is seen wrapped in bandages in the video.
She stated in the video that she is from Sderot, a small Israeli town near the Gaza border.
She was attending the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re’im on the day of the attacks when Hamas operatives attacked the gathering.
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At least 260 people were killed at the music festival, and others, including Miya, were kidnapped.
The video, which lasts just over a minute, shows a healthcare worker dressing Miya’s injury. According to the Israeli woman, she underwent a three-hour surgery for her injury.
“They’re caring for me, they’re treating me, they’re giving me medication. Everything is okay,” she says. “I’m only asking to be returned home as soon as possible, to my family, to my parents, to my siblings. Please get us out of here as soon as possible.”
Mia was abducted last week, according to Israel Defence Forces, and officials have reached out to and are in contact with her family.
“In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrific terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of babies, children, men, women, and the elderly (sic),” a post by IDF on X read.
“At this time, we are deploying all intelligence and operational measures for the return of all hostages-including Mia,” the IDF added.
According to The Times of Israel, Miya’s family has responded to the video, saying they are relieved to see her safe.
Miya holds dual Israeli-French citizenship. Her family was among the French families who asked France President Emmanuel Macron last week for assistance in freeing their relatives, according to the news agency Reuters.
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Last week, Mia was abducted by Hamas.
IDF officials have since informed Mia’s family and are in continuous contact with them.
In the video published by Hamas, they try to portray themselves as humane. However, they are a horrorific terrorist organization responsible for the…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 16, 2023
