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Freed Israeli Soldier Shares Harrowing 482-Day Captivity

2/23/2025

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Agam Berger, an Israeli soldier freed after 482 harrowing days in Gaza, recounted her gripping experiences of captivity. Amidst the chaos of airstrikes, she found solace in Jewish rituals, receiving prayer books and Passover items from her captors. Her unwavering faith and resourcefulness became her lifelines, even sparking intense debates over the Quran with a captor.

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Story summary

Agam Berger, an Israeli soldier freed after 482 harrowing days in Gaza, recounted her gripping experiences of captivity. Amidst the chaos of airstrikes, she found solace in Jewish rituals, receiving prayer books and Passover items from her captors. Her unwavering faith and resourcefulness became her lifelines, even sparking intense debates over the Quran with a captor.