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Freed Hostage Shares Haunting Trauma After Hamas Release

12/29/2025

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Elkana Bohbot, two months after release from Hamas captivity, described psychological torment, including captors falsely claiming his wife Rivka and son Re’em had abandoned or died.
In a Channel 12 News interview, he said one captor threatened his son's life.
He feared reuniting with Re’em because he worried they might not recognize each other.
He sought guidance on reconnecting and received no support, underscoring ongoing trauma.

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Story summary

Elkana Bohbot, two months after release from Hamas captivity, described psychological torment, including captors falsely claiming his wife Rivka and son Re’em had abandoned or died.
In a Channel 12 News interview, he said one captor threatened his son's life.
He feared reuniting with Re’em because he worried they might not recognize each other.
He sought guidance on reconnecting and received no support, underscoring ongoing trauma.