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Former Gaza Hostages Face Ongoing Struggles Despite Government Support
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Three years after being taken hostage, former captives from Gaza are still grappling with housing, sleep, and trauma, with questions emerging about government rehabilitation funding. An N12 investigation revealed ongoing struggles, while government records show allocated funds for a support project with Lehoshit Yad were not utilized. Despite existing government programs, the long-term, individualized needs of former hostages and their families present a significant challenge for rehabilitation systems.
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- Former Gaza hostages face ongoing housing, sleep, and trauma issues three years after their release.
- Questions are being raised about the utilization of government funds allocated for long-term hostage rehabilitation.
- A joint government and nonprofit project for survivors reportedly did not access its allocated budget.
- Former hostages like Yosef-Haim Ohana and Eitan Yahalomi shared personal accounts of their continuing difficulties.
- Israel has established support systems, but adapting them to long-term, individual needs remains a challenge.
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