TEL AVIV, October 30. /TASS/. Israeli authorities consider the video footage of Israeli hostages, published by Hamas, a "cruel psychological propaganda," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.

"This is cruel psychological propaganda by Hamas-ISIS," the Prime Minister’s office said, using the alternate acronym for the Islamic State terror group (outlawed in Russia).

Netanyahu personally addressed the female captives shown on the video, assuring them that he does everything he can for their liberation.

"I embrace you. Our hearts are with you and the other three captives. We are doing everything to bring home all of the captives and missing," the Prime Minister said, according to his office.

Previously, Hamas activists published video address of three female hostages to Israeli authorities. Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper pointed out that this video address is a "part of a psychological war," underscoring that there is no information on when, where and in what circumstances this video was filmed.

On October 20, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades - Hamas’ military wing - announced that two female US citizens were released, with mediation from Qatar. IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said on October 29 that at least 239 hostages remain captive in Gaza.