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Freed Hostage Reunites with Traumatized Girlfriend After 505 Days

2/25/2025

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After 505 harrowing days in Hamas captivity, Eliya Cohen was finally freed, only to learn that his girlfriend, Ziv Abud, had survived the October 7 attacks. Together, they sought refuge in a shelter, a place of both safety and tragedy. Abud, grappling with deep trauma, shared her bittersweet relief and sorrow for lost friends in an emotional message to Cohen.

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Story summary

After 505 harrowing days in Hamas captivity, Eliya Cohen was finally freed, only to learn that his girlfriend, Ziv Abud, had survived the October 7 attacks. Together, they sought refuge in a shelter, a place of both safety and tragedy. Abud, grappling with deep trauma, shared her bittersweet relief and sorrow for lost friends in an emotional message to Cohen.