Eighty-year-old Gadi Moses, recently released from captivity in Gaza, faced harrowing conditions during his 15-month ordeal, relying on minimal sustenance and coping with intense loneliness, as shared by his niece Efrat Machikawa.
Hostage's Remarkable Survival: The Story of Gadi Moses
Hostage's Remarkable Survival: The Story of Gadi Moses
Freed Israeli hostage Gadi Moses endured unimaginable hardship during 15 months in Hamas captivity, his niece reveals.
Despite losing significant weight, Efrat expressed disbelief at her uncle's survival, highlighting his resilience and hope for family reunification. Gadi was among the 18 hostages released in the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which occurred amid ongoing conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and left many families shattered.
While being held in isolation, Gadi survived on meager rations of bread and olives, with limited access to water, sparking concern over the psychological and physical toll of his captivity. His ordeal is representative of the broader challenges faced by released hostages, many of whom have returned home in weakened states.
As the dust settles from the recent exchange, families eagerly embrace their loved ones while grappling with the shared trauma of their experiences. With mixed emotions of excitement and worry for their physical states, families like that of Keith Siegel, another released hostage, emphasize the long journey ahead for rehabilitation.
Efrat, expressing gratitude towards the mediators and humanitarian workers who facilitated the release, underscored the importance of family unity in the face of adversity. Despite a sense of relief, she acknowledged the ongoing struggle for those still held captive, reiterating the need for secure borders and a peaceful neighborhood.
The situation remains complex as additional hostages and Palestinian prisoners are set to be released in the coming weeks, providing a glimmer of hope for families still waiting for news of their loved ones.
While being held in isolation, Gadi survived on meager rations of bread and olives, with limited access to water, sparking concern over the psychological and physical toll of his captivity. His ordeal is representative of the broader challenges faced by released hostages, many of whom have returned home in weakened states.
As the dust settles from the recent exchange, families eagerly embrace their loved ones while grappling with the shared trauma of their experiences. With mixed emotions of excitement and worry for their physical states, families like that of Keith Siegel, another released hostage, emphasize the long journey ahead for rehabilitation.
Efrat, expressing gratitude towards the mediators and humanitarian workers who facilitated the release, underscored the importance of family unity in the face of adversity. Despite a sense of relief, she acknowledged the ongoing struggle for those still held captive, reiterating the need for secure borders and a peaceful neighborhood.
The situation remains complex as additional hostages and Palestinian prisoners are set to be released in the coming weeks, providing a glimmer of hope for families still waiting for news of their loved ones.
