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.