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Former Hostage Nimrod Cohen Rejoins Military After Recovery

2/7/2026

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Nimrod Cohen, an Israeli former hostage, plans to return to military service after nearly two years in Gaza.
In a Channel 12 interview, he said structure supports his recovery and that military life suits him.
Cohen was abducted on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack and released on October 13, 2025.
He did not complete his service, having only 10 months, and thanked supporters for Israeli public solidarity.

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Nimrod Cohen, an Israeli former hostage, plans to return to military service after nearly two years in Gaza.
In a Channel 12 interview, he said structure supports his recovery and that military life suits him.
Cohen was abducted on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack and released on October 13, 2025.
He did not complete his service, having only 10 months, and thanked supporters for Israeli public solidarity.