Mr. Siegel, an Israeli American, recounts his harrowing experience as a hostage in Gaza for 484 days following a Hamas attack that began on October 7, 2023. During captivity, he witnessed the brutal treatment of fellow hostages, including an alarming instance of torture. Water and food were scarce, and the threat of violence loomed over any disobedience. His release was part of a fleeting cease-fire agreement, yet numerous hostages remain in captivity, illustrating the ongoing tension and human suffering in the conflict.
"The conditions of their captivity in Gaza were unbearable. Meals were intermittent. Water was scarce. Any failure to follow their captors' instructions risked violent retribution."
"I found myself in the audience of a medieval-style trial by torture... The woman had been bound, and the guards were beating her with primitive tools..."
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