The parents of hostage surveillance soldier Liri Albag have expressed their distress over the video released by Hamas showing their daughter, stating that she appeared pale, frightened, and not herself. They had expected members of the government to watch the video but were disappointed that some had not. The video, mostly scripted by Hamas, contained phrases that were unmistakably Liri's and reflected her desperation to be free. Liri's parents described the impact of the video on their emotional well-being, with her father stating that he felt like he was carrying a heavy burden. They emphasized that Liri's plea for release was not entirely scripted and expressed their desire for the hostages to be returned in a deal rather than through a military operation.