The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 554 - Hostage mom Idit Ohel: Let our captives go!
Apr 12, 2025
Idit Ohel, mother of hostage Alon Ohel, shares her heart-wrenching journey since her son's capture by Hamas. She reveals the severity of Alon's injuries and passionately advocates for his medical care. Ohel discusses the resilience and spirit her son maintains through music, imagining playing the piano in captivity. As she prepares for another Passover without him, she emphasizes the need for national unity in the fight for hostages' freedom, highlighting her conversations with released captives and the importance of community support.
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- Idit Ohel emphasizes the urgent need for community activism to advocate for the release of hostages like her son, Alon.
- Despite his captivity, Alon Ohel finds strength and resilience through music, which has become crucial for his mental survival.
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The Ongoing Struggle of Families of Hostages
The emotional toll on families of hostages, such as Edith Ohel, is immense as they grapple with the uncertainty of their loved ones' fate. Edith's son, Alon, has been held captive for over a year and a half, suffering from life-threatening injuries without access to medical care. Conversations with released hostages reveal harrowing details about Alon's condition, including shrapnel in his eye and ongoing hunger. This distress drives Edith to speak out publicly, channeling her anguish into activism to raise awareness and demand justice for Alon and others like him.
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