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Former Hostages Share Harrowing Captivity Stories and Struggles

1/13/2026

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Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, former Hamas hostages, spoke on Army Radio about captivity and Yahya Sinwar's death.
They coped by singing songs to each other.
Damari recorded 44 names of massacre victims from Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
Damari disclosed a suicide pact due to their conditions.
Eitan Mor described Hamas's organization and discipline during captivity and stated their intent to continue attacks.

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Story summary

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, former Hamas hostages, spoke on Army Radio about captivity and Yahya Sinwar's death.
They coped by singing songs to each other.
Damari recorded 44 names of massacre victims from Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
Damari disclosed a suicide pact due to their conditions.
Eitan Mor described Hamas's organization and discipline during captivity and stated their intent to continue attacks.