Al Qassam, the armed wing of Hamas, released a video on Saturday showing Israeli hostage Elkana Buhbut allegedly speaking to his U.S. national wife asking that President Donald Trump release hostages from Gaza.

The video of Buhbut comes following a significant Friday night strike by Israel against Hamas in which over 90 people have been killed according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to release an official statement regarding the assault later Saturday evening.

On Thursday, Hamas rejected the latest offer from Israel for a ceasefire telling CNN, “the offer is rejected in full and in detail.” The rejection from Hamas saw calls from the conservative politicians in Israel to unleash “hell” and pursue “complete victory.” Hamas reportedly rejected the demands from Israel that they give up their weapons completely.

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