Former Hamas Captive Elkana Buchbut and Wife Welcome Baby Daughter
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Elkana Buchbut, freed after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and his wife Rivka have had a baby daughter, marking a hopeful new chapter for the family.
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- Elkana Buchbut was held captive by Hamas for 738 days before his October 2025 release.
- Buchbut and his wife Rivka welcomed their daughter, sister to their son Ram, in August 2026.
- Buchbut shared a psalm of thanksgiving expressing gratitude after the birth.
- Rivka and Buchbut announced her pregnancy in April 2026 amid their ongoing recovery.
- Rivka described their love as brave and resilient after enduring captivity's hardships.
- The family has focused on healing and rebuilding their lives post-captivity.
Elkana Buchbut, who was held captive by Hamas for 738 days before his release in October last year, and his wife Rivka have welcomed their newborn daughter. The baby girl is a younger sister to their firstborn son, Ram. Buchbut shared a heartfelt biblical psalm of thanksgiving following the birth, expressing gratitude and joy.
Buchbut, known as one of the producers of the Nova party, endured a difficult captivity period that deeply affected him and his family. Throughout his ordeal, his wife Rivka and mother Ruhama tirelessly advocated for his release. The couple announced Rivka's pregnancy in April, with Rivka reflecting on their ongoing journey and the strength of their love despite the challenges they faced.
Just weeks before the birth, Rivka wrote about the courage and resilience their relationship embodies after enduring fear, absence, and uncertainty. She emphasized the importance of having time to rebuild, heal, and rediscover themselves. The birth marks a significant milestone in their recovery and new chapter as a family.
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