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Mother Pleads for Son's Rescue from Hamas Captivity

9/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Merav Gilboa-Dalal reports her son, Guy, is held as a "human shield" by Hamas in Gaza City.
She confirmed his condition after a video showed him pleading for help.
Merav expresses despair, stating, "We can't breathe," and urges against military operations for hostages' sake.
Guy is on a "speech fast" due to dehydration and is hidden in a long-sleeved shirt to mask his emaciation.
She recalls his trauma of witnessing friends' release while remaining captive and calls for action to rescue hostages.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 abduction of three Israeli teenagers by Hamas escalated into the Gaza War, resulting in over 2,200 Palestinian and 73 Israeli deaths. This conflict highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence and hostage-taking, with current reports indicating that Merav Gilboa-Dalal's son, Guy, is being used as a "human shield." The situation underscores the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to prevent further humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

Merav Gilboa-Dalal reports her son, Guy, is held as a "human shield" by Hamas in Gaza City.
She confirmed his condition after a video showed him pleading for help.
Merav expresses despair, stating, "We can't breathe," and urges against military operations for hostages' sake.
Guy is on a "speech fast" due to dehydration and is hidden in a long-sleeved shirt to mask his emaciation.
She recalls his trauma of witnessing friends' release while remaining captive and calls for action to rescue hostages.

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