Israel on Monday released security camera footage from Oct. 7, which shows Hamas gunmen who crossed into Israel chase people from an outdoor music festival, with one seen executing a woman at point-blank range.
Israel is seeking to fend off international criticism for its response to the Hamas rampage, which sparked a devastating war in Gaza. Despite the increasing calls for a ceasefire, Israel has declared its determination to continue its campaign until Hamas is eradicated.
A post with video footage declaring “This is a war between good and evil” was shared on social media by an account linked to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
The video shows people running from Hamas gunmen as they tried to escape a festival near the border on Oct. 7 that turned into a massacre.
At the end of the video, in the background, one of the women being chased squats on the ground, with a gunman next to her. Moments later, the gunman raises his rifle and fires from close range at the woman, who falls over.
The video had no audio, but a cloud of dust rose from the ground as he pulled the trigger.
They did not identify the woman by name.
Reuters verified the location of the footage, near Kibbutz Alumim, by the road layout, trees, and a nearby building that matched the satellite imagery of the area.
Israel is facing mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, where the Hamas-run government reports a death toll of at least 13,300 people, including at least 5,600 children.
Israeli officials say they are intent on keeping focus on the killing by Hamas of some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the capture of 240 others during the deadliest day in Israel’s 75-year-old history.
There has been strong support and sympathy for Israel from Western governments and many citizens over the Hamas attacks, but the Israeli response has also prompted anger.
