Captivity

About 550 days after his release from captivity, Omer Shem-Tov speaks in an interview about life in the shadow of his trauma and his new book, "Meeting myself in hell."

Bohbot, who returned last October after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and his wife Rivka welcomed their daughter this morning, a little sister to their firstborn son, Raem.

During his captivity in Gaza, Omer Shem-Tov was held for 50 days in a tiny cell in total darkness. It was there, alone, starving, and unable to even stand on his feet, that he discovered strengths he didn't know he possessed. Now he is releasing the book "Meeting Myself in Hell," in which he writes about his overactive imagination, conversations with God, bouts of pain and hunger, and the belief...

In a special interview with CNN, Evyatar David, who was released after more than two years in Hamas captivity, spoke about extreme starvation conditions, nightmares that continue to haunt him, and the complex struggle of the rehabilitation process. "They enjoyed food while we looked like skeletons," he shared.

Viki Cohen reveals what happened behind the scenes of the struggle to bring her son Nimrod back from Hamas captivity - from the initial shock, through the drawings, to the anxiety she felt moments before the deal was executed. "I always believed there was a higher power that would help me."

Almost three years after being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Emily Damari recreated a dish yesterday that one of the terrorists used to make for her in captivity under subhuman conditions, using high-quality ingredients this time. She describes it as a "victory dish," a kind of pan-pizza without dough.

Dr. Zvika Mor says his son Eitan learned Arabic in captivity and now blends into Arab cafes, attacks the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, and claims Hamas saw the square as a pressure tool. Regarding Gaza, he states: "The only solution is settlement."

Former hostage Rom Braslavski has separated from Shoham, his partner of the last six months. Only recently, the two were interviewed in a special feature for Tu B'Av.

Sagi Dekel-Chen performed for the first time on the lawn of Kibbutz Nir Oz, presenting nine songs he composed during his 498 days in Hamas captivity. He shared how music served as a vital survival tool during his ordeal.

A medical committee of the Rehabilitation Department has determined there is a basis to recognize the link between the severe trauma experienced in captivity and the leukemia the former soldier developed at a relatively young age. The committee cited the severity of the trauma and its lasting impact, assigning a 50% permanent disability rating. Attorneys call it a precedent-setting decision...

"Without shame, girls!": Four survivors of captivity turned the difficult memory of a Hamas propaganda ceremony in Gaza into a powerful symbol of freedom during a trip to Brazil.

Avitan Or attended a music festival for the first time since his abduction and shared a poignant post online. He contrasted the darkness of his captivity with the light of the festival, emphasizing that goodness is something one must fight for.

In his first post since returning from captivity, David describes the complex rehabilitation process: "Surviving is one thing - rehabilitating is a different battle." His family members have launched a crowdfunding campaign for him.