Hostage Avinatan Or's Raw Monologue to God Revealed

In a chilling testimony aired on Channel 12's "Uvda" program, former hostage Avinatan Or recounted his spiritual and mental struggles during his captivity deep underground by Hamas. On the 79th day of his ordeal, held in isolation and harsh conditions, Or delivered a candid monologue directly to God, invoking the commandment to honor parents. Despite having removed his kippah years prior and not speaking with God regularly for seven years, Or chose to address Him directly about the commandment and its promised reward.

Or explained his plea, stating, "I know I haven't spoken to you at all for seven years, and I know it's hypocritical to come and talk to you now because when I suddenly need something, then suddenly I come to you. And I can even go further, there's a good chance that when I get out of here, I'll forget you again, so I won't come and tell you stories, I'm talking to you straight."

He then referenced the Ten Commandments, "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long." Or emphasized his efforts to be there for his parents and honor them, even after he stopped wearing religious attire. He then directly appealed to God, "Now you can fulfill the part of 'that your days may be long,' and the continuation of the sentence is 'upon the land', not underground. I did my part, now you can do yours."

Or's profound connection to his parents was further tested by their principled stance against a hostage deal, which they believed conflicted with principles of saving lives. Upon his release, his parents expressed concern that he might be angry with them for their position. Or responded with maturity and respect, telling them, "I am not angry with you, I am proud of you."