Former Hostage Iair Horn Honored in Buenos Aires, Recounts Gaza Captivity
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Former Hamas hostage Iair Horn was honored in Buenos Aires on Monday and shared his harrowing account of captivity in Gaza following the October 7th attack. Horn described the abuse he endured and the psychological torment, as well as his coping mechanisms during 498 days of captivity. He was released in a ceasefire deal, leaving his brother Eitan behind. City Legislator Waldo Wolff also spoke at the event, condemning the lack of international condemnation for Hamas and asserting that Argentina is not an antisemitic country.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former hostage Iair Horn was declared an honored guest of Buenos Aires.
- Horn recounted his experiences of abuse and psychological torment during 498 days of captivity in Gaza.
- He was taken captive on October 7th along with his brother Eitan, who remains in captivity.
- Horn developed coping mechanisms, including accepting his reality and considering himself dead.
- Buenos Aires City Legislator Waldo Wolff spoke about the October 7th attack and antisemitism.
- Wolff stated that Argentina is not an antisemitic country, despite individual instances.
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