For Freed Israeli Hostages, Every Moment Is Now Precious
Former hostages say release has made small routines feel precious, while 251 people were taken in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and dozens did not survive.
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The Straits TimesFor freed Israeli hostages, every moment is now precious
By Shir Torem and Hannah ConfinoTEL AVIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Taken with their children or alone. Held for weeks, months or years. Confined in captors' homes or Hamas tunnels as war raged above them. Israeli former hostages seized on October 7 say they now cherish even the smallest moments of freedom.Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack was Israel's single deadliest day. The militants rampaged through villages, a music festival and army bases, killing 1…
They are free, but the ordeal is far from over. The intense joy over the return of the Israeli hostages from the terror tunnels of Gaza is slowly fading, as is the happiness at the reunion with families and friends. What remains three years after that horrific day on October 7 is a long process of rehabilitation, processing trauma, and above all: finding a place in society again.
Former Israeli hostages of Hamas recount the harsh conditions of being held hostage, whether in homes or underground tunnels. The October 7, 2023 attack was the bloodiest for Israel, with 1,200 dead and 251 captured.
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