24 hostages in Gaza face imminent death, says leading physician
Prof. Hagai Levine, a leading doctor and member of the Hostages Families Forum, warned on World Health Day that the 24 remaining living hostages out of 59 held by terror groups in Gaza face imminent death due to untreated injuries, illnesses, and dire conditions like malnutrition and confinement in cages and tunnels. Speaking at a press conference, he cited a report based on freed hostages’ testimonies, highlighting the severe physical and psychological toll after 18 months of captivity, amid ongoing pleas for their release.