Urgent Appeal: Save Our Little Brothers from Hamas in Gaza

On Saturday, we once again experienced the bittersweet return of hostages in Gaza to their loved ones in Israel.

Although we knew that our relatives, held by Hamas since October 7, would not be released in this current phase of negotiations, we shared in the joy of those six families while grappling with our own pain.

Later that day, however, we were shocked to receive a new propaganda video from Hamas on our phones.

In the video, our younger brothers, Guy and Evyatar, were seen in a van, cruelly misled by their captors into thinking they would be freed.

It was the first glimpse of sunlight they had seen in months.

They were then forced to watch as their fellow hostages were released, only to have the door slammed shut before them.

This served as another harrowing reminder of the inhumanity they face daily.

For us, their caring families, this was the first time we had seen them since they appeared in the harrowing footage from October 7—a long-awaited sign of life after over 500 days of anguish.

Since then, our brothers, Guy Gilboa Dalal and Evyatar David, have been imprisoned by Hamas. Over 500 days of taken time, immense suffering, and separation from the lives they deserve to live.

They are our baby brothers, and we refuse to let the world turn a blind eye.

This disturbing video carried a truth that fuels our fight: They are alive. Guy is alive. Evyatar is alive.

Yet, they are running out of time. The images of their frail figures, weary expressions, and palpable desperation remind us of what we already know—this cannot persist.

Guy and Evyatar are more than just hostages; they are individuals with dreams, talents, and families who love them dearly.

These brothers have been inseparable since they were toddlers, with music being the pulse of their bond since childhood.

Evyatar is a gifted guitarist whose soothing voice can brighten any room. His empathy allows him to perceive and understand others deeply.

Every Friday evening, the chords from his guitar and our piano would merge in a beautiful blend as he played for hours with our family.

Guy has a deep passion for music and is captivated by Japanese culture. He yearned to visit Japan to witness the cherry blossoms in bloom.

He is compassionate, responsible, and entirely dedicated to his family, always looking out for his parents and his sister Gaya.

Guy and Evyatar were at the Nova Music Festival when the tragedy struck.

They ran for their lives. They sought refuge. They witnessed their friends perish.

They were captured, and a part of us was taken with them. Each day since has been a struggle to bring them back home.

They are trapped in the shadows of Gaza’s tunnels, isolated from the world and everything dear to them.

Hamas continues to exploit them as pawns, subjecting them to torture, abuse, and starvation; they are denied air, sunlight, water, and freedom.

And yet, they persist. They endure. But for how much longer?

We cannot accept a reality where 63 hostages, including our brothers, remain behind.

When we hear about “phases” that might leave young men like Evyatar and Guy until last, it shatters our hearts.

They speak of a “humanitarian phase,” but every hostage is a humanitarian crisis. These are not mere puzzle pieces to be sorted.

Every name must be cherished, every life valued. And every remaining hostage must be freed—every last one.

Until that goal is achieved, we will tirelessly advocate for our baby brothers.

On Saturday, while attending the CPAC conference alongside other families of hostages, we first watched that gut-wrenching video.

President Trump was giving a powerful speech as the video reached our phones.

In just weeks since assuming office, the president has done what seemed unachievable—bringing dozens of hostages home safely and securing the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement.

His efforts have reunited fractured families, and for this, our entire nation is profoundly thankful.

President Trump, your persistent calls for the release of all hostages have instilled hope in us. We believe you can conclude this mission—to bring back those still alive to their families and provide dignified burials for those we have lost.

Evyatar and Guy: We will never relent. We will fight until the day we see you freed, until our families are whole again.

Hold on. You are coming home.

Gal Gilboa Dalal is the brother of Guy Gilboa Dalal. Ilay David is the brother of Evyatar David.