by Sahar Tartak
The horrific video that was released reminds us that the brutalities of October 7 are not over.
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Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 2, 2025, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. During the rally, attendees watch a newly released video by Hamas showing Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage, in a severely malnourished condition.
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Last weekend, Hamas released a video of Evyatar David, an emaciated hostage digging his grave in a dark tunnel. He’s 24. He looks like a ghost. Dark circles paint the skin around his eyes, and his bones protrude from his fragile body. It’s hard to look away.
I’m reminded of my great-grandmother, Leah, and her children, Adam and Tziporah, hungry in a ghetto. They also dug their own graves, at the hands of the Nazis in Poland.
About the Author
Sahar Tartak is a former summer intern at National Review. A student at Yale University, Sahar is active in Jewish life and free speech on campus.
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Last weekend, Hamas released a video of Evyatar David, an emaciated hostage digging his grave in a dark tunnel. He’s 24. He looks like a ghost. Dark circles paint the skin around his eyes, and his bones protrude from his fragile body. It’s hard to look away.
I’m reminded of my great-grandmother, Leah, and her children, Adam and Tziporah, hungry in a ghetto. They also dug their own graves, at the hands of the Nazis in Poland.
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About the Author
Sahar Tartak is a former summer intern at National Review. A student at Yale University, Sahar is active in Jewish life and free speech on campus.
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