In video footage screened for the first time at a rally in Tel Aviv on Sunday night, Hamas hostage Matan Zangauker appealed to family and friends to increase their efforts to secure his release.

“To all my acquaintances, all my friends—go out and make noise as only you know how, and with God’s help we will see each other soon,” he said.

Zangauker, who was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, said that he missed his mother, sister and girlfriend, adding that “God willing” they would be reunited “soon.”

The video was obtained by Israeli forces operating in the Gaza Strip and delivered to the Zangauker family, according to Israel’s Channel 12 News .

His mother Einav addressed the audience at Hostage Square after the screening.

“I’m burning with longing. My whole heart is on fire for you, my

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