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Released Hostage Alon Ohel Undergoes Successful Eye Surgery

11/2/2025

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Alon Ohel, a released hostage, underwent eye and orthopedic surgeries today at Rabin Medical Center.
His right eye was injured by bullet shrapnel during October 7 Hamas attack on the Nova festival.
He was held in Gaza for two years before release on October 13.
Prof. Irit Bahar, head of the Ophthalmology Division at Rabin Medical Center, said the complex eye surgery had been planned two years ago and was successful.

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Alon Ohel, a released hostage, underwent eye and orthopedic surgeries today at Rabin Medical Center.
His right eye was injured by bullet shrapnel during October 7 Hamas attack on the Nova festival.
He was held in Gaza for two years before release on October 13.
Prof. Irit Bahar, head of the Ophthalmology Division at Rabin Medical Center, said the complex eye surgery had been planned two years ago and was successful.