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Trump frees Rom Braslavski after 738-day Gaza captivity

4/24/2026

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President Donald Trump negotiated Rom Braslavski’s release, ending his 738-day Gaza captivity in October 2025.
Captors cut his rations to half a pita, cheese, and water after he disclosed his off-duty soldier status.
He collapsed during a forced march near Nasser Hospital and was injected with an unknown substance.
During captivity he weighed 49 kg, was repeatedly beaten, and later received medical treatment after the senior terrorist overseeing his guards was injured.

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President Donald Trump negotiated Rom Braslavski’s release, ending his 738-day Gaza captivity in October 2025.
Captors cut his rations to half a pita, cheese, and water after he disclosed his off-duty soldier status.
He collapsed during a forced march near Nasser Hospital and was injected with an unknown substance.
During captivity he weighed 49 kg, was repeatedly beaten, and later received medical treatment after the senior terrorist overseeing his guards was injured.