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Hostage Families Face Lingering Trauma After Loved Ones' Return From Gaza
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Four Israeli families are dealing with the ongoing emotional and psychological impact after their loved ones returned from Gaza. Lishay Miran-Lavi, whose husband was a hostage, is undergoing therapy for trauma she suppressed for two years. Other families, including those of Ofri Bibas, Yoav Engel, and Viki Cohen, are experiencing grief and a sense of abandonment. The return of hostages has not ended their ordeal, as they now face personal recovery.
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- Israeli families continue to face emotional and psychological ordeals after hostages returned from Gaza.
- Lishay Miran-Lavi is undergoing therapy for trauma experienced while her husband Omri was held hostage.
- Miran-Lavi stated she suppressed her own identity and trauma for two years to cope with her husband's captivity.
- Other families, including those of Ofri Bibas, Yoav Engel, and Viki Cohen, are dealing with grief and abandonment.
- The return of hostages has not concluded the families' struggles, marking the start of their personal recovery.
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