Family of kidnapped hostage Nimrod Cohen releases new footage of his capture

The footage, recently found by the IDF, shows Cohen's abduction by Hamas into the Gaza Strip.

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage of his abduction on Monday evening

The footage, recently found by the IDF, shows Cohen's abduction by Hamas into the Gaza Strip.

The Cohen family held a press conference at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Hostages' Families Forum in Tel Aviv when the images were revealed.

"What you're seeing is every mother's worst nightmare in Israel. My helpless child was taken and brutally dragged into hell, and as a mother, there's nothing I can do, only watch in complete helplessness as I hear the heartbreaking screams of my beloved son," Vicki Cohen, Nimrod's mother, said.

"The Israeli government, the prime minister, and the cabinet ministers: walk in my shoes, a mother who hasn't breathed for 689 nights and days. You have no right to prevent my child from coming home. You must ensure that the deal becomes a comprehensive one."

The full video will be publicized later in the evening.

Nimrod was held by Hamas in a cage

Several returned hostages testified that for a period of several months, Cohen was held in a small cage meant for animals. Because he is an IDF soldier, he endured extremely harsh interrogations and torture by the terrorists, who relocate whenever they hear the sounds of approaching Israeli forces.

The returning hostages also reported that Cohen is suffering from a skin disease and a rash all over his body, and is believed to be suffering from an ear infection, likely due to an infection that developed in the tunnels.

Nimrod Cohen was abducted from a burning tank - stormed by terrorists - became one of the symbols of the October 7 massacre.

His tank commander, Omer Neutra, the loader, Oz Daniel, and the driver, Shaked Dahan, were murdered by Hamas.

This is a developing story.