A new video has emerged from Gaza showing an Israeli prisoner pleading for survival after more than 700 days in detention. In the message, the prisoner appeals directly to his family and the Israeli public, warning that those held in Gaza are now seen as expendable by their own leadership. His words, describing the prisoners as a “burden” and declaring “these are our last days,” underscore the gravity of their situation as the war drags on without resolution.

The footage comes at a moment of intensified military operations that have left much of Gaza in ruins and forced hundreds of thousands into displacement. As bombardments continue, the video carries a clear message: political intransigence is placing the lives of prisoners at risk. The appeal also extended beyond Israel, urging the United States to withdraw its backing for policies that perpetuate both the prisoners’ ordeal and the suffering of millions under siege.

The release follows a symbolic image circulated days earlier, showing dozens of prisoners presented with numbers evoking the fate of Ron Arad, an Israeli soldier who disappeared decades ago. The reference was widely interpreted as a warning that, absent serious negotiations, today’s prisoners could meet the same fate. Against the backdrop of relentless assault and a collapsing humanitarian situation, the video reflects not only the despair of those in detention but also the growing uncertainty over whether their survival can be secured.