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Freed Hostage Sparks Hope After 482 Days in Captivity

3/21/2025

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Moses' Resilience Triumphs

After 482 harrowing days in captivity, Gadi Moses learned the heartbreaking truth about his partner Efrat's death, a lie spun by his Hamas captors. Despite enduring brutal treatment, his spirit remained unbroken. Upon his release, the joyous news of his daughter Moran's survival ignited a fierce hope within him to rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz.

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Eli Sharabi's Testimony

Eli Sharabi, a former Hamas hostage, shared his harrowing experience of 491 days in captivity before the UN Security Council. He recounted the brutal conditions and psychological torment he endured, alongside the heartbreak of losing his family. Sharabi's powerful testimony calls for urgent action from the Red Cross and the global community to rescue remaining hostages and ensure accountability.

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Moses' Resilience Triumphs

After 482 harrowing days in captivity, Gadi Moses learned the heartbreaking truth about his partner Efrat's death, a lie spun by his Hamas captors. Despite enduring brutal treatment, his spirit remained unbroken. Upon his release, the joyous news of his daughter Moran's survival ignited a fierce hope within him to rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz.

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