Hostage Survivors Witness Stage Play of Their Ordeal

Actors Muni Moshonuv and Sandra Sade took on the roles of Keith and Aviva Siegel, former hostages, in a staged reading of a play based on their experiences. The event, held at Habima National Theatre, marked the first time the Siegels heard the play, "Love at the End of the Tunnel," which chronicles their long-term relationship tested by their abduction to Gaza and subsequent separation after Aviva's release while Keith remained captive. The play, written by Michal Aharoni, was initiated by Eitan Schwartz and directed by Ilail Semel.

Before the reading, Aviva Siegel presented Moshonuv and Sade with copies of her book, "The Main Thing is to Wake Up to a New Morning," which was also released in English. Three segments of the play were read: one depicting the moments before the October 7th attack, another from the morning of the massacre, and a third from after Aviva's return home while Keith was still held by Hamas.

The Siegels sat directly opposite the actors portraying them, witnessing their story unfold. Keith Siegel was visibly moved, shedding tears during a segment describing their time together in the Gaza tunnels, where they were forbidden to speak for days. Aviva noted that she could communicate with Keith through glances. The production team reportedly handled the sensitive subject matter with great care, acknowledging the ongoing trauma for the couple.