The grieving family of Eitan Levi, a slain Hamas hostage, has released a disturbing video showing civilians in Gaza kicking and abusing his corpse on the streets. The footage, initially shared on Instagram by user Yoseph Haddad, captures the brutal treatment Levi’s body endured after his kidnapping and murder.
The video, captioned by Haddad, reads, “This is a shocking video from October 7 of the kidnapping of Eitan Levy, who was murdered and kidnapped to Gaza where his body was brutally lynched in the plaza of a mosque! These are the ‘innocent civilians of Gaza!’ 43 weeks have passed but we won’t forgive or forget for a moment!!! Eitan and all the hostages must be returned and every single one of these purveyors of death must be destroyed.”
The graphic footage shows Levi’s body being dragged into Gaza in the back of a vehicle, followed by a mob of Gazans chasing the car and stomping on his lifeless body.
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Levi, 52, was a taxi driver from Bat Yam who was at Kibbutz Be’eri to drop off a passenger on October 7 last year when Hamas attacked Israel. While the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, his family believes that Hamas terrorists either prevented him from leaving or his cab was hit by a drone or missile. In December, Hamas confirmed Levi’s death, and it is believed that Hamas terrorists still possess his body.
The release of the video has sparked outrage and horror among viewers. Comments on the video reflect the widespread shock and condemnation of the act. One user remarked, “Kicking a dead body has to be the most cowardly thing a man can do. So vile,” while another expressed support for Israel, stating, “Stand with Israel on its most rightful war against terror.” Others highlighted the inhumanity of the perpetrators, with one user commenting, “I still can’t understand the ‘glee’ these perpetrators exhibit when committing their crimes – it is without normal humanity of any kind and is sickening and sick.”
The brutal treatment of Levi’s body has been described by many as “horrific and unforgivable.” The family and supporters continue to call for the return of all hostages and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
