Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza continue to advocate for their release, with reports of abuse and brutality emerging from captivity. Mothers and fathers of the hostages express anguish over the prolonged captivity and uncertainty about their loved ones' well-being. Diaspora Jews are urged to pressure Israeli leaders for a hostage deal. Former hostages recount harrowing experiences of violence and mistreatment while in captivity, shedding light on the ongoing suffering endured by those held by Hamas.
Former head of the hostage's campaign, Ronen Tzur, speaks to the Jerusalem Post about saving lives, the hostage families, and attempts to bring him down. @RonenRt @tovahlazaroff and @BreuerEliav report. https://t.co/U4xlvawojJ
Former hostage Sapir Cohen recounted her experience being abducted o Gaza: "Civilians who supported the terrorists kicked and punched me mercilessly.” Before she was taken, Sapir saw her boyfriend, Sasha Troufanov - still a hostage in Gaza - "beaten bloody and thrown face-first… https://t.co/xvaSvDw2IS
Released Israeli hostage Sapir Cohen recounts her captivity in Gaza, an interview with Italian newspaper Libero Quotidiano: "Civilians who supported the terrorists kicked and punched me mercilessly, without stopping. And I couldn't help but protect my head with my hands,… https://t.co/4kwC5cdEU8
"Hamas took one of the women...they suspended her from the ceiling and beat her with a stick." -Father of hostage Agam Berger For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re sharing reminders of what female hostages went through — and what some of them continue to experience. https://t.co/8Rgd6Q4BhC
In an interview with the Italian newspaper 'Libero Quotidiano,' former Gaza Hostage Sapir Cohen recounts the moment her boyfriend was taken from her, as well as the comments her captors made to break her spirit. https://t.co/PSnu6zVLMd
167 days since the beginning of the war, hostages' families keep fighting for a release deal 'We don't know who we can trust, but we hope a deal will include all the hostages. It's tough for us,' says Omri, brother of Idan Shtivi, who was kidnapped by Hamas https://t.co/K9xNpvKxP1
"Remember there's still 19 young women in Gaza who are all presumed to be pregnant now because of the abuse they have suffered. We need to save our people." -Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh https://t.co/BpH7mhqJg4
Father of the hostage Omri Miran: "We are all sick with this great mental illness of longing and wondering what will happen the day after. We, the families, are playing like we're heroes, but I don't have that strength. What will happen tomorrow, what will happen when my son… https://t.co/J8znPooBBu
Mother of the hostage Naama Levy: "My teenage daughter, Naama, has been held hostage for over 5 months. 166 days and nights of agony. Far too many minutes and seconds to comprehend since my daughter was brutally stolen from me. For Naama and for all the hostages, that are still… https://t.co/tGBIecf7uU
October 7th was 166 days ago, but we’re still learning of the evils Iran-backed Hamas committed and still commits every single day. This brave @IDF soldier NEVER should’ve died, and the hundreds still being held hostage, including American citizens, should not have been ripped… https://t.co/HKD07AiHDw
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old son is currently being held in Hamas captivity, called on Diaspora Jews to take action and place pressure on Israeli leaders to arrange a hostage deal. https://t.co/zySXXTQS0j
Echoing my friend @RepDWStweets's; rape & sexual violence should never be used as weapons of war. Hamas still holds women hostages, many still enduring abuse. Skeptics of these atrocities only worsen the problem. We believe survivors, and must commit to sharing their stories. https://t.co/Tnh9KRdJR3