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Hamas Hostage's Harrowing Tale Fuels Peace Talks
10/7/2025
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- Tal Shoham recalls Hamas abducting him at Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023.
- He spent 505 days in captivity, witnessing cruelty and doubting prospects for peace.
- Egypt will host talks on releasing hostages and Palestinian prisoners, per Donald Trump's plan.
- Ben-Gvir and Smotrich threaten to quit if Hamas remains after the hostage return.
