Israel-Hamas war live: 33 Palestinians freed after 11 Israeli hostages released; Gaza truce extended by two days
The article discusses the harrowing conditions faced by hostages held in the Gaza Strip following Hamas attacks on October 7. While over 50 hostages, including Israeli women and children, were released as part of a Qatar- and Egypt-mediated deal, more than 160 remain captive. Medical professionals are slowly revealing details, indicating poor nutrition and solitary confinement. Ronit Zaidenstein, head of the medical team treating 17 released Thai nationals, reported significant weight loss due to “very unnutritious food.” Margarita Mashavi, a doctor at Wolfson Medical Centre, shared accounts of hostages being kept underground without sufficient light, limited to basic meals like rice and canned hummus. Some hostages endured solitary confinement, with one 12-year-old describing the experience as “horrible.” The Israeli health ministry acknowledges the “horrible conditions,” but specific details are withheld for patient privacy. The article underscores the physical and psychological toll on hostages, with families demanding their release and medical professionals expressing concerns about the impact on the captives’ well-being.
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