Elderly Israeli hostage says Hamas terrorists removed her oxygen machine during ‘unbearable’ time being held in Gaza tunnels and demands government negotiate the release of remaining captives ‘now’

An elderly Israeli hostage has told how Hamas terrorists removed her oxygen machine while she was held captive in the tunnels.

Margalit Moses, 77, spoke out during an emotional demonstration to mark the second night of Hannukah for those still missing.

She recounted her “excruciating” time in captivity as loved ones lit candles at a long table with seating for anyone not here for the Jewish holiday.

Relatives demanded that the Israeli government negotiate with Hamas to free them “now” in the square in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, renamed Hostage Square.

Families of the missing were seen crying as they lit candles at the table last night, while others joined in chants calling for their release.

Margalit Moses, 77, escorted by a soldier to a hospital in Israel after her release by Hamas on November 24

Israelis gather to light candles during a vigil marking the second night of Hanukkah on December 9

A long table was set up with an empty chair and a plate for each hostage

Two women embrace each other during the emotional demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday evening

Miss Moses led the call in a powerful video message in which she recounted her time in captivity underground after being snatched from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

“At night I have to be hooked up to an oxygen machine, and I took that with me to Gaza so I could sleep,” she said.

“One of the terrorists who got angry with me took the device from me even though I told him it was my oxygen. I spoke Arabic to him and he understood the meaning, but he didn't care.

'I haven't slept for 49 days. It was very difficult. There were mental problems, there were physical problems and with each passing day it becomes more and more difficult.

'Being held hostage in the tunnels is an unbearable situation. We need to get people back as quickly as possible.”

Adina Moshe, 72, who was released after 49 days, told how “very old” friends from her kibbutz are still in custody.

She said: “They are all very old, with serious underlying medical conditions and without proper medication.

'While I was there, the food situation continued to deteriorate. In the end we only ate rice.

Adina Moshe, 72, was released by Hamas after 49 days. She was filmed pushing away a Hamas fighter's hand during her release (photo)

A mural calling for the Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on October 7 to be brought home

'I beg and plead: please do everything for their release, including so that I can recover. Until they return, my heart is there and I will not be able to recover.”

Families and loved ones of the missing wept as they lit Shabbat candles at the table for the missing in Hostage Square.

Among them was Debi Paz, 64, whose friend's 18-year-old daughter, Liri Albag, is still in Gaza.

'I hope for a miracle. I come here every day, we don't know what to do. We wait 64 days.

“She's just a kid; she was in the army for a month. These people are animals. Worse than animals: they are devils.'

A couple embraces during the emotional vigil held in Hostage Square, Tel Aviv

Empty dining table chairs were set up for the vigil, which was modeled after a Hanukkah celebration

Yoel Mendelsohn, 35, was seen crying as she hugged her husband, Yoel, also 35, during the demonstration.

Mr Mendelsohn said: “We are here to support the families of the missing. One of my friends was one of the freedmen.

“Being here feels like standing in an open wound.”

Eran Herooti, ​​48, also came to show his support, along with his wife Ifat, 45. “It is important to show our support as some people are still in the clutches of the sick and evil Hamas.

Ms. Herooti added, “It feels like you are part of something much bigger than any of them.” It is solidarity.'