The family of Alon Ohel, who was taken by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023, shared on Sunday that after 492 days of uncertainty, they have received their first indication that he is still alive. However, they revealed that he is injured and not receiving medical care.
Alon was abducted from the “death shelter” alongside Eliya Cohen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Or Levy, who was released just yesterday. The family reports that Alon has been held in Gaza’s tunnels with other hostages who were recently freed.
“While we are relieved and emotional to know Alon is alive, we are also devastated and shocked by his severe physical and mental condition, and by the abuse that he and the other hostages continue to endure. Alon has survived the horror so far, but he has no time left! The release of the hostages cannot be delayed. These are all humanitarian cases!” the family declared.
They went on to say, “Since his abduction, Alon has been imprisoned under harsh conditions in Hamas’s underground tunnels, without sunlight or basic human needs. We’ve been told that Alon has been injured in his eye. He is also facing particularly severe captivity, with extreme food shortages.”
The family expressed their profound sorrow: “We all sat crying on Shabbos as we watched our dear brothers being freed after their prolonged hell. We demand that our leaders take the necessary humanitarian measures to rescue Alon and the other victims from the hell they are enduring.”
“Tomorrow, Alon will mark his 24th birthday in Hamas captivity – we call on the Prime Minister, the cabinet, and the Israeli government – time is running out. The second phase of the deal must be advanced to bring back all the hostages. It is your moral duty to do everything possible to save Alon and all the hostages,” they implored.
{Matzav.com Israel}