This chapter chronicles the harrowing experience of a woman held captive by Hamas, detailing her journey from abduction and captivity to a powerful encounter with a Hamas leader. Despite fear and uncertainty, the woman expresses a desire for peace and closure, offering a glimpse of hope amidst the difficult circumstances.
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.
It’s been nearly six months since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, when militants took more than 200 hostages into Gaza.
In a village called Nir Oz, near the border, one quarter of residents were either killed or taken hostage. Yocheved Lifshitz and her husband, Oded Lifshitz, were among those taken.
Today, Yocheved and her daughter Sharone tell their story.
Guest:
- Yocheved Lifshitz, a former hostage.
- Sharone Lifschitz, daughter of Yocheved and Oded Lifshitz.
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