15:16โขBraslavski's Hostage Plea After 558 Days
โจThe newspapers extensively cover Islamic Jihad's release of the first proof-of-life video of hostage Rom Braslavski, with family permission to publish a small portion showing him in distress after 558 days in captivity (13tv, Davar, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, Mako, n12, Ynet, walla, INN, Kan, Kipa, Srugim). In the video, Braslavski is heard pleading to the Prime Minister: "Please get me out of here... I'm in pain all day" (13tv, Israel Hayom, Mako, n12, Ynet, walla). Military reports indicate the IDF has established control over approximately 30% of Gaza territory one month into Operation "Oz VeHerev" (Makor Rishon, kikar).