Hamas has released a horrifying video of an emaciated Israeli hostage after 666 days in captivity - as his devastated family said he only has a few days left to live.

Evyatar David's family approved the use of the terrorist organisation's video on Saturday, which shows him bare chested on a dirty mattress inside a tunnel in Gaza.

He can be seen writing on a piece of paper on the wall and walking around in the tunnel which is just tall enough for him stand up.

The video goes on to accuse Israel of starving not only Palestinians but Israeli hostages as well.

The last proof of life from Evyatar, who was taken hostage from the Nova music festival during the October 7 attacks, was back in February.