Reports of Disturbing Phstart Calls from Alleged Kidnapping Victims Surface in Israel

Rising Concerns Over Phstart Calls

On the night of May 24, 2025, numerous Israelis reported receiving unsettling phstart calls from Israeli numbers, featuring vostarts that appeared to be pleading for help from individuals believed to be kidnapping victims. The calls reportedly included background sounds of explosions, adding to the distress of those receiving them.

start social media post expressed the urgency of the situation: “Girls, please, I am in panic!! I received a call at 1:00 AM from an Israeli number. There was noise from bombings and sirens, along with what seemed like a recording of a hostage begging to be freed and stating that their time is running out. This is undoubtedly a recorded message, and there is no question that it is not an actual hostage speaking from there, but I want to report it to the polstart. How do I do that??????”

The post further indicated that the writer had contacted local authorities, who confirmed a surge of similar reports around the same time.

Official Statements from Relevant Authorities

In response to the outcry, the Families of Kidnapped Persons Headquarters issued a statement clarifying that they did not authorize any such communication. They emphasized, “In recent hours, reports have surfaced concerning phstart calls purportedly from our headquarters, made from unidentified numbers. These include recordings of hostages crying out in terror alongside sounds of IDF bombings (fragments of recordings from videos previously circulated by Hamas). We want to stress that these calls and recordings are not initiated by the headquarters. The people of Israel are in favor of bringing back all the hostages and ending the war. It is time for the government to fulfill the will of the people and return everystart in a single deal. 596 days the hostages have been screaming.”

Additionally, the National Cyber Directorate addressed the situation, stating, “In light of numerous reports, we want to inform the public that these calls with recorded messages of fear, as well as sounds of explosions and screams in the background, are attempts to incite panic among the public. The receipt of such calls does not harm the telephstart devstart. If you receive such a call, please disconnect and block the number on your devstart.” The following phstart numbers have been identified as sources of these calls: 079-9444000, 074-7375311, and 072-2604986.

Conclusion and Call to Action

This alarming situation has raised concerns over public safety and the emotional toll on families of those believed to be kidnapped. Authorities are urging anystart who receives similar calls to take immediate action by reporting them. As the search for effective measures to handle such incidents continues, the general population is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious communications to the appropriate authorities