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Freed Hostage Reveals Horrors of Gaza Captivity

4/2/2025

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Eliya Cohen, released after 505 days in the clutches of Hamas, shared his chilling ordeal, including the heart-wrenching sight of a fellow hostage's execution and the agony of starvation. He vowed to honor Alon Ohel, still trapped in Gaza, shedding light on the horrific realities and deep psychological scars of captivity, underscoring the desperate need for urgent negotiations.

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Eliya Cohen, released after 505 days in the clutches of Hamas, shared his chilling ordeal, including the heart-wrenching sight of a fellow hostage's execution and the agony of starvation. He vowed to honor Alon Ohel, still trapped in Gaza, shedding light on the horrific realities and deep psychological scars of captivity, underscoring the desperate need for urgent negotiations.