The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 486 - Sadism, cages, starvation: Released hostages speak
Feb 3, 2025
Biranit Goren, editor of Zman Yisrael, shares her insights on the grim realities faced by recently released hostages. She recounts chilling testimonies from Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon, and Keith Siegel, revealing the harsh torture and starvation they endured. Goren highlights ongoing negotiations involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and the political implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The discussion also touches on a controversial proposal regarding Gazans, emphasizing the complexity of humanitarian issues in the region.
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- Released hostages endured extreme physical and psychological abuse, illustrating the inhumane conditions faced during their captivity in Gaza.
- Amit Soussana's testimony highlights the importance of sharing personal experiences for recovery and reveals insight into the brutality of their captors.
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The experiences of the three men recently freed from captivity shed light on the inhumane treatment endured by hostages in Gaza. Yarden Bibas faced psychological torment as captors taunted him about his family’s fate, amplifying his suffering during nearly 16 months in captivity. Forced into a dark cage with little food or medical care, he and the other hostages were subjected to both physical and emotional abuse. Reports reveal that Bibas was starved, deprived of sunlight, and given false information about his wife and children, compounding the psychological trauma he experienced.
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