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Survivor Shares Trauma After 482 Days in Gaza

2/15/2026

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Story summary
  • Arbel Yehoud gained freedom after 482 days in Gaza and now grapples with trauma.
  • She describes isolation and multiple suicide attempts during captivity.
  • Arbel Yehoud exchanged brief letters with Ariel Cunio, who endured 738 days in captivity.
  • Captors threatened Ariel's life if he mentioned her, causing their communication to cease.
  • Arbel Yehoud describes horrific conditions, including physical abuse and forced conversion attempts, and admires fellow survivors who share their stories.