Mother of captive Elkana Bohbot speaks out after Hamas propaganda video

(JNS) — “It’s not like Elkana to break down,” said Ruhama Bohbot, the mother of Hamas captive Elkana Bohbot, who appeared in a Hamas propaganda video released on Saturday alongside fellow hostage Yosef Haim Ohana.

In the video, Ohana claims that Elkana attempted to harm himself.

Since the video aired, Ruhama told JNS that the family has been overwhelmed with anxiety and fear, unable to eat or sleep. They don’t know if what’s shown in the video is real and are desperately awaiting updates from Israeli intelligence.

“I haven’t stopped vomiting, we’re all broken. These videos are not doing good t...