Hamas released a photo of 47–48 Israeli hostages, calling it a "farewell," amid escalating Gaza fighting and no progress in negotiations.

Hamas has released a photo of 47 or 48 Israeli captives, calling it a "farewell" image amid intensified fighting in Gaza City. The group attributed the dire situation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies and the actions of an Israeli official, while the image, shared on Hamas channels, shows hostages with identifying details but no new information on their conditions. The release coincides with ongoing Israeli military operations, widespread destruction, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. International concern grows over civilian casualties and aid access, with hostage families and global observers urging diplomatic action. The authenticity and context of the images remain unverified, and no progress has been reported in negotiations.