The Daily Hamas Took Her, and Still Has Her Husband
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Mar 29, 2024 
Yocheved Lifshitz, a former hostage held captive in Gaza, shares her harrowing experience of being taken during the Hamas attacks. Alongside her daughter, Sharone Lifshitz, they recount their family's journey, exploring themes of resilience and the emotional toll of conflict. They discuss the realities of life in captivity, the heart-wrenching moments leading to their separation, and their shared hope for peace. Their powerful narrative highlights the intertwining of personal loss and the quest for justice and coexistence in a fractured world.
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Life in Nir Oz
- Yocheved Lifshitz arrived at Kibbutz Nir Oz at 18 and met Oded, her future husband.
- They built a life together, sharing resources and raising a family in the newly formed kibbutz.
Oded's Interactions
- Oded, fluent in Arabic, engaged with Palestinians and UN peacekeepers, discussing politics and life.
- He believed in coexistence and actively sought ways for Israel to live peacefully with its Arab neighbors.
Activism for Land Return
- Following the 1967 war, Oded believed that taking more land was morally wrong for Israel.
- He and Yocheved actively protested Israeli occupation, highlighting the displacement of Bedouin Arabs in Sinai.