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Israeli hostages recount starvation and abuse in Hamas captivity
Released Israeli hostages have provided testimonies regarding the conditions of their captivity by Hamas in Gaza.
Evyatar David, who was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, described enduring extreme starvation during his 738 days in captivity. He alleged that guards forced him to dig a grave while they ate, and stated that he did not eat for three months. David was among the hostages released in October 2025 under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Aviva Siegel, who was held for 51 days, testified to the physical and sexual abuse of female hostages. She reported that women were beaten, tortured, and forced to shower naked in front of captors. Siegel, who was released in November 2023, also described being forced to wear tight, ill-fitting clothing during her captivity.
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Aviva Siegel · Evyatar David · Gaza · Hamas · Israel · Keith Siegel · Kfar Aza
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] David stated that he did not eat for three months during his captivity. vinnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aviva Siegel testified that Hamas terrorists beat, tortured, and sexually abused female hostages. www.jns.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Female hostages were forced to wear tight, ill-fitting clothing by their captors. www.jns.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Guards forced David to dig a grave while they ate nearby. vinnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Evyatar David reported enduring extreme starvation during his 738 days in Hamas captivity. vinnews.com