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Ex-hostage Evyatar David describes cruelty of Hamas captivity
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- Evyatar David, a former Israeli hostage held by Hamas for 738 days, shared his first international interview since his release, discussing his captivity, starvation, and ongoing struggles with PTSD.
- Abducted during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, David was among the last hostages released in October 2025 as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal.
- David described extreme starvation and psychological torture during captivity, including being forced to appear in Hamas propaganda videos while severely weakened.
- Since his release, David has focused on rehabilitation, aided by family support and music, which he credits as a key coping mechanism amid ongoing mental health challenges.
- He and his brother plan to share their experiences publicly in the US to raise awareness and ensure the world remembers the ordeal faced by hostages like him.
