Former Hostage

Former hostage Sasha Trupanov reveals how turning to Hashem helped him overcome fear during his 498 days in Gaza captivity.

After 246 days in captivity in Gaza, former hostage Shlomi Ziv opens up about the prayer he repeated every day, his renewed faith, and his return to tefillin.

“I don’t know how I survived.” Rom Braslavski reflects on his captivity, the trauma he still carries, and why he chooses every day to let the light back in.

Former hostage Evyatar David has shared his first personal post since his release, opening up about post-trauma, flashbacks, and his long road to recovery — as well as his decision to seek support as he rebuilds his life.

Freed hostage Romi Gonen shares how faith, prayer, and gratitude sustained her during Hamas captivity, revealing the daily moments of hope that carried her through.

At the 32nd anniversary ceremony, Jewish leaders demanded action against Iranian suspects in the still-unresolved bombing

When her son, IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen, was taken hostage in Gaza, Vicky Cohen found strength in an unexpected place.

Six months after returning from Gaza, former hostage Rom Braslavski began removing the tattoo his captors forced him to hide.

Former hostage Rom Breslavski visited the White House and met with President Donald Trump. Afterward, he shared a deeply personal message of thanks and described the meeting in the Oval Office.

After 16 months in captivity, the former hostage says he longed most for Kiddush and Friday-night dinner at his mom's—not material things: 'What do I care if I have a Subaru or a Mercedes when I'm 50 meters underground? I just want to hug my family again.'