Hamas’s Latest Low: Forcing a Starving Hostage to Dig His Grave

Picture this: a 24-year-old kid, Evyatar David, snatched from a music festival, now a gaunt shadow of himself, forced to dig his own grave in a dark Gaza tunnel. Hamas, those champions of compassion, dropped a stomach-churning video showing this Israeli hostage looking like he hasn’t eaten since the Biden administration had a coherent policy. The footage, released August 2, 2025, isn’t just propaganda—it’s a masterclass in cruelty, designed to twist the knife in the hearts of David’s family and anyone with a shred of humanity. Why does this matter? Because it’s a glaring neon sign of Hamas’s playbook: starve, humiliate, and broadcast. Stick around to see how this fits into their grim strategy.

Starvation as a Weapon: Evyatar’s Plight in the Tunnels

Meanwhile, Evyatar David’s family is screaming from the rooftops: their son is a “living skeleton, buried alive.” The video shows him, weak and pale, crossing off days on a tunnel wall calendar, mumbling about not eating for days. Hamas, apparently auditioning for the villain role in a dystopian flick, has him digging a hole he thinks is his grave. His family says this isn’t just neglect—it’s deliberate starvation to juice up their propaganda machine. And here’s the kicker: while Gaza’s residents also face hunger, Hamas seems to have enough food to keep their captors looking well-fed, according to Israeli sources. Talk about twisted priorities.

Global Outrage: World Leaders Call Out Hamas’s Barbarity

Now, let’s zoom out. World leaders are finally waking up, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling this “abject cruelty” and the EU’s Kaja Kallas labeling it “barbarity.” Even Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is pushing an “all or nothing” deal to free the 20 remaining hostages, rejecting Hamas’s piecemeal games. But while politicians posture, Evyatar’s brother, Ilay, says the video “broke” their dad, comparing his brother’s state to Holocaust victims. Ouch. Hamas, of course, claims they’re just sharing the starvation wealth—hostages eat what they eat, they say. Sure, and I’m the next American Idol. The UN’s warnings about Gaza’s famine don’t help clarify who’s starving whom here.

Hamas’s Propaganda Play: Using Hunger for Headlines

Here’s where it gets uglier. Hamas isn’t just starving Evyatar for kicks; it’s a calculated PR stunt. They splice his footage with images of hungry Gazan kids, trying to paint Israel as the bad guy while they play puppet master with human lives. Israel’s fighting back, saying Hamas is hoarding aid meant for civilians. Netanyahu’s even begging the Red Cross to sneak some food to the hostages, but Hamas wants Israel to ground its jets first. Classic deflection. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks are deader than disco, with both sides pointing fingers. Evyatar’s family is begging for action, not excuses, but will anyone step up before it’s too late?

What’s Next: Can Anyone Save Evyatar and Others?

So, where does this leave us? Evyatar David, kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023, is wasting away after 667 days in captivity. His family’s pleas are echoing, but Hamas is doubling down, refusing to disarm until they get a Palestinian state. Israel’s pushing for a ceasefire, but the trust is gone. This video isn’t just a cry for help—it’s a wake-up call. Hamas’s cruelty is on full display, and the world’s watching. The question is: will outrage turn into action, or will Evyatar and others become footnotes in this endless war? What would it take for you to demand accountability from both sides in this mess?

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