Israel screens Hamas attack footage to show brutality, counter cease-fire push

Source: The Hill

Israel screens Hamas attack footage to show brutality, counter cease-fire push

BY LAURA KELLY - 11/14/23 4:20 PM ET

The Israeli government is making a concerted effort to show a raw video compilation of the murder and mutilation of its citizens and civilians by Hamas, as pressure and condemnation mounts against its military assault in the Gaza Strip.

A 45-minute video compiled from body cameras of Hamas attackers, closed-circuit television footage, video from victims’ cellphones and first responders gives an unprecedented look into how events unfolded Oct. 7.

Israel is showing the video to U.S. government officials, members of the media and outside groups as it faces international pressure to agree to a cease-fire in Gaza, where Hamas says thousands of civilians have died due to Israel’s onslaught. The U.S. recognizes Hamas as a terrorist organization.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called the video footage “harrowing,” after a viewing Tuesday for approximately 150 Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) saw the video for the first time Tuesday and described the footage as “unthinkable.”

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