The Israeli government launched a billboard campaign in Times Square, showcasing footage of Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage in a critical condition. Sponsored by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the aim was to raise awareness of hostages in Gaza, countering expressions of concern for Gazans. The campaign emphasizes claims that Hamas is neglecting Israeli hostages while promoting narratives about starvation in Gaza, which the Israeli government denies. Ofir Akunis criticized media depictions of hunger, suggesting they exploit images of children suffering from unrelated issues.
"Hamas is starving the Israeli hostages," text alongside the video said. "Ignored by the media too busy echoing Hamas propaganda."
The critics include the Israeli government, which has seized on an editors' note added last week to a story in The New York Times - alleging starvation to discredit the idea that any Gazans may be going without adequate food.
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