They were being held in inhumane sanitary conditions. Extremely severe psychological abuse was inflicted on them, including including separation from family members, separation of siblings, separations of children from the mothers.
They were held in solitary confinement and spend long days in total darkness until they developed severe hallucinations. Children were forced to watch brutal videos. They were under constant threats by weapons and threats to harm them even after they were released.
They report the use of forced use of psychiatric drugs and other substances. And it is clear to us now between us must act release of the hostages as soon as possible since the cruel abuse of them in the captivity of Hamas is inhumane and intolerable.
We have indications that some of the hostages are in a bad mental state and might even hurt themselves.