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Hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana Freed After Two-Year Ordeal
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- Yosef Chaim Ohana was released after two years in Hamas captivity.
- Ohana described extreme hunger from food shortages and fear during bombings.
- Ohana fled collapsing buildings during bombardments and endured psychological and physical abuse, including beatings and threats.
- He was among 20 hostages released under a U.S. plan to end the Gaza conflict.
- He returned home to Kiryat Malachi after discharge from the hospital.
