Holocaust survivors have drawn painful parallels between their own experiences under Nazi persecution and the recent videos of hostages held in Gaza. Survivors like Israel Shaked and Naftali Hurst described the emaciation, fear, and loss of dignity visible in the hostages as reminiscent of their own suffering in concentration camps. The videos, showing young men abducted from the Nova music festival in southern Israel, have deeply affected the Israeli public and fueled calls for a deal to release the remaining hostages. Families of the captives have spoken out at rallies, expressing anguish and urging for urgent action.