The videos of Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, released in recent days by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, transported Kobi Ohel back to the beginning of the year, when a group of hostages was freed as part of a deal and their physical condition spoke volumes about what his son – Alon Ohel – who still being held in Gaza, might be enduring.

Hamas released a video on Friday showing Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage held in Gaza. The video has not been cleared for publication by the family.

The family of Israeli hostage Evyatar David has authorized parts of a Hamas video to be published. The family issued a statement saying, "We are forced to witness our beloved son…