Video shows hostages alive in Gaza

Hamas has published a video showing the first proof of life of two more hostages being held in Gaza, BBC reports.

In undated footage filmed under duress, Omri Miran says he has been held for 202 days and Keith Siegel mentions this week's Passover holiday, indicating the clips were filmed recently. Both were captured when Hamas launched its deadly attacks on 7 October.

Responding to the video, their families said they would keep fighting for the men's return. They also urged the Israeli government to secure a new hostage release deal.

The new video comes as Hamas said it was studying Israel's latest proposal for a truce. Media reports said mediator Egypt had sent a delegation to Israel to give fresh impetus to stalled negotiations. Such a deal that included an agreement to free the remaining hostages could stop Israel's planned ground assault in the southern city of Rafah, Israel's foreign minister said on Saturday.