Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas A Mother’s Fight for her Hostage Son – with Herut Nimrodi
Aug 25, 2025
Herut Nimrodi is the mother of Tamir, a soldier kidnapped by Hamas, and she shares her heart-wrenching journey since his abduction in October 2023. She discusses the emotional turmoil of living in limbo, enduring broken promises, and the challenges faced by hostage families amidst uncertainty. Herut emphasizes the need for humanity in hostage negotiations and highlights the importance of community solidarity. Her compelling story serves as a poignant reminder of the personal toll behind political conflict.
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A Holiday Turned Nightmare
- October 7 began as a holiday; Tamir volunteered to stay on base for chores and rarely answered his phone while there. His family first heard alarms and then discovered footage of his abduction later that day.
The Last Message And The Footage
- Herut received Tamir's last message at 6:49am saying he'd probably be home soon. She later saw footage showing him barefoot, terrified, and being dragged into Gaza twenty minutes after that text.
Separated From The Others
- Herut learned Tamir had been held separately while two other boys taken with him were later killed in a tunnel. Officials returned the other boys for burial, but Herut still has no verification about Tamir's status.