Sensemaker: Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the other hostages still in Gaza

In recent days Hamas has released videos of several hostages being held in Gaza. In each case it was the first time their families had seen them alive since they were taken during the October 7th attack. Why might Hamas be releasing the videos now?

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