Revealed: The Harrowing Captivity of Israeli Hostages in Gaza - Survivors Describe Cages, Starvation and Psychological Torture

Oct 20, 2025 02:02 am CST

Recently released Israeli hostages endured horrific conditions during their two-year captivity in Gaza, with families revealing they were kept in cramped cages, underground pits, and tunnels with minimal food. A US-brokered ceasefire has secured the release of all 20 surviving hostages, while Hamas disputes claims of mistreatment, stating captives were treated according to Islamic teachings.