Western leaders have condemned videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages held by their captors in Gaza.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is calling for immediate access to all remaining hostages, emphasizing concerns over life-threatening conditions.

This comes after Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas released footage of thin and distressed Israeli nationals, including Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, who were abducted during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in early October.

Despite accusations by Israeli leaders that Hamas is starving its captives, Hamas's armed wing denies these allegations, stating that all prisoners are fed adequately within the context of Gaza's broader hunger crisis.

Tensions escalate as reports from Gaza indicate Palestinians seeking aid have been targeted by Israeli forces, resulting in fatalities.

The conflict's humanitarian impact is severe, with malnutrition-related deaths reported daily, and UN-backed agencies warning of an escalating famine scenario.

This situation has prompted international condemnation, calls for a ceasefire, and urgent demands for the release of all hostages.