Israeli Hostage Held in Hamas Tunnels: 2 Years of Starvation & Isolation
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The Story of the Berman Brothers & Other Hostages
* Captured & Separated: Gali and Ziv Berman, two brothers, were captured and held by Hamas for two years, despite being held in the same general area. They were kept apart the entire time.
* Uncertainty & Conditions: They lived in constant fear for each other’s survival. Their treatment varied – sometimes they lacked sufficient food, other times they were given plenty. Some captors spoke to them in Hebrew.
* Awareness of Conflict: While underground, they could here the fighting and bombing occurring in Gaza as Israel attempted to locate hostages and dismantle Hamas.
Growing concerns Over Deceased Hostages
* Agreement & Returns: As part of a peace plan (attributed to Donald Trump), Hamas was supposed to return the bodies of 28 Israeli hostages who died in captivity.
* Limited Returns: So far, onyl 8 bodies have been returned.
* Family Outrage: Families of the remaining missing hostages are furious and demanding action.
* Call for US Intervention: Hostage support groups are urging Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, to pressure Hamas to fulfill the agreement and return the remaining bodies. They fear the remaining hostages will not be returned.
Additional Details:
* The text references terror tunnels in Gaza,some located under hospitals and universities.
* Photos show the Berman brothers after their release and Elkana Bohbot reunited with his family.