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“He’s Starving, While They Feast”

"A Million Punches to the Stomach": Sister Pleads After Hamas Video of Hostage Evyatar David

Hamas’s release of a video showing hostage Evyatar David in poor condition prompted his sister to plead for privacy and former hostages to expose the group’s cruel conditions and aid theft. The footage has fueled urgent calls to resume negotiations to save the remaining 50 hostages amid ongoing conflict.

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Omer Wenkert, a former hostage released after 505 days in Hamas captivity, has shared a harrowing testimony of the brutal abuse he endured, including being forced to bark like a dog for 24 hours. Wenkert is now advocating for the safe return of fellow hostages still held by Hamas, urging leaders to prioritize their release.

‘They Tried to Break Me’

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert Breaks His Silence, What Happened During His 300 Days Underground? 

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A military helicopter with released hostage Tal Shoham arrive at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025.

A horror movie, in real life

Hamas threatened wife of released hostage Tal Shoham - New shocking details

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Former hostage Omer Wenkert with his parents

Tortured for 505 Days: Former Hostage Reveals Shocking Details of Abuse by Hamas

Former hostage Omer Wenkert details harrowing abuse in Hamas captivity: "They made me bark like a dog"

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Former hostage Omer Wenkert returning to his home in Gedera, on March 4, 2025.

Welcome back to this hero

WATCH: Freed hostage Omer Wenkert is released from hospital

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Released hostages Omer Wenkert arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025

 After 505 Days in Captivity

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert bids final farewell to slain girlfriend Kim Damti

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Released hostages Omer Wenkert arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

A period of rehabilitation awaits him

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert: "I'm still me - but I am overwhelmed and struggling to process everything"

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Omer Wenkert is back with his parents

After 505 Days in Gaza

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert joins fight for release of remaining captives

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Omer Wenkert with his mother

Incredible sense of humor

Freed Hostage Omer Wenkert tells his mother: "Look what I brought you from Gaza's Duty Free"

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Memorial for murdered Israelis at the Nova Festival site

Never-ending echoes of October 7th

What's the hold up with the Hamas hostage deal?

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