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Former Hostage Exposes Hamas’ Brutal Torture at UN

3/20/2025

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Eli Sharabi Speaks

Eli Sharabi, a former hostage of Hamas, shared his chilling ordeal at the UN, recounting the torment of being chained, starved, and beaten while his captors reveled in his suffering. He passionately called for accountability and the urgent release of remaining hostages, exposing the grim reality of humanitarian aid being misused by Hamas during his captivity.

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Hostages Share Resilience

Former Israeli hostages, like Sapir Cohen and Omer Shem Tov, reveal their harrowing experiences in Gaza, where they found solace in prayer and spirituality during their underground captivity. Their powerful testimonies illuminate the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith, shining brightly even in the bleakest moments.

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Eli Sharabi Speaks

Eli Sharabi, a former hostage of Hamas, shared his chilling ordeal at the UN, recounting the torment of being chained, starved, and beaten while his captors reveled in his suffering. He passionately called for accountability and the urgent release of remaining hostages, exposing the grim reality of humanitarian aid being misused by Hamas during his captivity.

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