Three Israelis released from Hamas’ captivity last week shared their memories of their captivity in Gaza, shed light on months of physical and psychological torture, according to a report by Israeli news website N12.

The three women described their test: they moved between Hamas’ houses and tunnels. They were held in unhealthy conditions for months, and often refused to be delicious, such as showers, medical care and access to appropriate hygiene infrastructure.

Some were held in absolute darkness for prolonged periods, and they suffered from hunger. In addition to their physical discomfort, the hostages underwent forced labor. Some became home slaves: they wanted them to cook and clean toilets for their kidnappers. Were forbidden to cry or even get hand in hand, hand, deteriorating further their already bad psychological state.

‘Crime against humanity’

In spite of the psychological trauma, small flashes appeared during their test. A woman, whose birthday coincided with her captivity, listened to her family wishing her a happy birthday to the radio, which raised her morale. Others saw demonstrations on television on their release, which gave them strength.

Some hostages spent time With the children of Hamas fighterseven playing with them, while few learned Arabic during their imprisonment.

The women revealed that some were initially held together, but later split. These The separations, combined with harsh treatment and lack of communication, deep down the sense of isolation they endured. Israeli officials strongly condemned Hamas, accusing the terrorist organization of violating international law. ‘The suffering of these women should not be forgotten’, commented on an Israeli official. “Every day they passed through the captivity is a crime against humanity.”

In the meantime, Hamas accused Israel on Saturday of delaying the implementation of ceasefire terms in Gaza blocking displaced Palestinians to return to the northern areas of the pocket.

The organization even warns that such delays could have ‘Impact’ In the next stages of the agreement.

According to the truce agreement, Israel was to retire on Sunday from part of the Negarim corridor and allow the Palestinians to return to northern Gaza via the coastal road.

Israel set as a term For the return of displaced Palestinians from the south to the northern part of Gaza the liberation of a hostage Arbel Gehudwhich according to two Hamas officials who spoke to the French Agency, is “good in her health”.

Arbel Yehud was Taken Captive by Hamas Terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz (Courtsy)
Arbel Gehud

However, the Israeli Prison Service confirmed on Saturday that it released 200 Palestinian prisoners in return for the liberation of female soldiers held since October 7, 2023.

The terrorist group also published a propaganda video showing the liberation of the four young women, Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Nama Levi and Liri Albagg earlier on Saturday.

As the video shows, Hamas again gave each of the hostages a “chartered certificate of release of prisoners” and a paper bag with gifts with the Kasam Brigades logo.