The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad released a video showing Israeli captive Sasha Trupanov alive in Gaza. Trupanov, a 28-year-old dual national, was captured in October along with his mother, grandmother, and girlfriend. While the women have been freed, Trupanov remains in captivity. His mother, Yelena, expressed both hope and heartache upon seeing him in the video.
The Israeli government is in talks to secure the release of all captives, but no progress has been made yet. Trupanov’s father was killed in the initial attack, and many others were taken captive. The families’ forum is advocating for all captives to be returned, whether alive or deceased.
The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, with casualties on both sides. The release of the video has reignited calls for negotiations and serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.