Israeli hostages seen begging for lives in video declared dead

Deaths increase pressure on the government to accept ceasefire

Israel confirms deaths of four hostages held in Gaza

Julia Frankel

Four more hostages kidnapped on October 7 were declared dead yesterday by the Israeli military – including three old men seen in a Hamas video begging to be released.

The announcement heightens pressure on the Israeli government to agree to a US ceasefire proposal that could secure the return of the hostages still held in Gaza and end the eight-month war.