An Israeli hostage held by Islamic Jihad in Gaza attempted to end his life, the movement’s military wing spokesman said in a video posted on Telegram on Thursday.
One of the group’s medical teams intervened and prevented him from dying, the Al Quds Brigades spokesperson added, without giving further details on the identity or current condition of the hostage, reported Reuters.
Israeli authorities did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Islamic Jihad spokesman Abu Hamza said the hostage attempted to end his life three days ago due to his psychological state, without giving further details.
Abu Hamza accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of setting new conditions that led to the “failure and delay” of negotiations for the hostage’s release.
The man was to be released with other hostages under the terms of the first stage of an exchange deal with Israel, Abu Hamza said. He did not say when the man was to be released or under what deal.
Efforts by Arab mediators, backed by the United States, have so far failed to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, part of a possible deal that would also include the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
The armed wing of Islamic Jihad took the decision to strengthen security and protection measures for the hostages, added Abou Hamza.
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