Attached is a statement from IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Daniel Haggai, for foreign media, on the subject of documentary materials found by IDF forces in the Gaza Strip. The documentation shows Ella Elyakim, age 8, and Daphna Elyakim, age 15, in Gaza, who were abducted from their father’s house in Nahal Oz on October 7th:
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The complete translation is attached:
During the turmoil in Gaza, IDF forces located footage filmed by Hamas terrorists as part of the psychological terror videos they produce.
The footage was presented today to the family of Ella Elyakim aged 8 and Daphna Elyakim aged 15, who were abducted to Gaza on October 7th, and were released as part of the plan to return the abductees.
The video, which was first published today, was produced to serve as a tool for the psychological terror that Hamas tries to implement. Nevertheless, Ella’s family asked us to share the video with the world, to expose the terror, cruelty, and barbarism of Hamas terrorists.
Ella Elyakim, who is 8 years old, told that Hamas terrorists forced her to read the script, change her clothes, and reshoot the disturbing video over and over.
Our hearts are with Ella, her family, and all the families of the abductees.
Help us honor Ella’s family’s request and share the video widely.
We will continue to do everything in our power to bring all the abductees home.