A harrowing video released by the Israeli Foreign Ministry has exposed the brutal treatment of Eitan Levi, an Israeli taxi driver who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack. The video, shared at the request of Levi’s grieving family, shows a mob in Gaza kicking and abusing his lifeless body.
The disturbing footage shows a mob of Gazans hurling insults and violently kicking Eitan Levi’s corpse, which is hanging out of a car trunk. Another part of the video captures the chilling sight of his dead body being dragged through the streets, surrounded by an angry crowd.
The Israel Foreign Ministry shared the video on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), accompanying it with a powerful statement. “We are sharing this graphic video at the request of Eitan Levy’s family who was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7th. In this video, a mob of Gazans abuse and desecrate Eitan’s body, which hangs out of a car trunk. Imagine if these were your neighbors. May Eitan’s memory be a blessing,” read the post.
A portion of the video was blurred due to its disturbing content, including scenes of individuals kicking Levi’s dead body. While agreeing to the video’s release, Eitan Levi’s family expressed their belief that the footage should be made public.
Levi, a 52-year-old taxi driver from Bat Yam, was kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7 while en route to Kibbutz Be’eri to drop off a passenger. The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear. According to his family, Hamas terrorists either prevented him from leaving the area or his cab was hit by a drone missile.
Hamas confirmed Levi’s death in December, and it is believed that the terrorists still possess his body. The video has sparked international condemnation and underscores the horrific consequences of the ongoing conflict in the region.
