Freed Israeli Hostages Offer Glimpse of Life in Gaza as Hamas’ Captives

Conversations with families of the 40 freed hostages provide the first details of what they experienced in Gaza. Most were held in tunnels, while others were imprisoned in homes and buildings, and feared being shelled. And one heard a special announcement to mark his ninth birthday

Yael Freidson
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Uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, poor food and monotonous routines, and one pleasant surprise – this is some of the feedback freed have given about their 50 days in Gaza.

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