Hostages released by Hamas are gradually sharing details of their captivity. More than 50 hostages have been freed as part of a multi-day pause in the conflict, with Hamas agreeing to release at least 10 Israeli hostages daily in exchange for triple the number of Palestinian prisoners held on terror charges. Hila Rotem Shoshani, taken at 12, described intermittent food shortages during her seven weeks in captivity. Keren Munder and her son, Ohad, abducted from kibbutz Nir Oz, experienced weight loss and slept on benches. Ruthy Munder, the first to personally recount her ordeal, described initial decent conditions deteriorating, leading to sleeping on plastic chairs. Some hostages, like Adina Moshe, had to adjust to sunlight after being kept in darkness. Others were informed about events through Israeli media. The situation remains tense as Israel plans to resume the war after the ceasefire, and family members of those still being held captive anxiously await updates. Top of Form
Eitan Yahalomi, a 12-year-old boy held hostage by Hamas, was forced to watch footage of the group’s brutal October 7 attacks in which they raped and slaughtered Israeli…
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