Gaza captivity
Israeli Male Hostage Rom Braslavski Reveals Sexual Abuse During Two-Year Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Rom Braslavski, a 21-year-old Israeli hostage released in October, has become the first male captive to publicly disclose experiencing sexual violence during his two-year imprisonment by Palestinian militants in Gaza. Abducted from the Nova music festival in 2023, Braslavski described being subjected to humiliation and regular beatings while held by Islamic Jihad. His testimony adds to accounts from female hostages and UN findings of sexual violence against captives in Gaza.
First Male Israeli Hostage Reveals Sexual Abuse During Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:31 am CST
Rom Braslavski, a security guard from the Nova music festival, becomes the first male Israeli hostage to publicly disclose sexual assault during his two-year captivity in Gaza before being released in a recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
The Long Road Home: Medical and Psychological Challenges Facing Released Hamas Hostages
Oct 16, 2025 02:21 am CST
Recently freed Hamas hostages face a complex recovery journey addressing severe malnutrition, sunlight deprivation, and psychological trauma. Israeli medical teams are implementing specialized protocols to help these individuals rebuild their physical health and regain autonomy after two years in captivity, while families celebrate emotional reunions despite the challenging rehabilitation ahead.
Israeli Couple's Contrasting Gaza Captivity Experiences: Noa Argamani Reveals Differences After Partner's Release
Oct 15, 2025 01:55 am CST
Former Israeli hostage Noa Argamani details the stark differences between her and her partner Avinatan Or's captivity conditions in Gaza following his release under a ceasefire agreement. While she was held with other civilians in houses for 246 days before being rescued, Or spent 738 days alone in tunnels until the recent deal secured his freedom. Their emotional reunion comes as Israel awaits the return of 24 hostages' remains still held by Hamas.