Israeli Hostage Reveals Hamas Torture, Fears for Remaining Captives

Former Israeli Hostage Details Hamas Captivity, Urges Release of Remaining Hostages Gazit, Israel – In a harrowing interview with CNN, Keith Siegel, an Israeli-American citizen, recounted his ordeal as a Hamas hostage. Abducted from his home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023, Siegel was released earlier this year as part of a ceasefire agreement. His testimony offers a chilling insight into the brutality of his captivity. Siegel described witnessing the torture of other hostages, recounting one instance where a woman was brutally beaten while bound. "Her hands were tied together, her feet were tied together, lying on her back, with her mouth covered with tape, so she wouldn’t be able to talk," he said. He also recounted the fear of a possible IDF rescue attempt: "From that time on, I was afraid that the IDF might try to rescue me, and that I might be killed by the captors." The interview underscores the precarious situation of the remaining hostages and the urgent need for their safe return. Siegel’s testimony serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of diplomatic solutions.