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Freed Hostage Elkana Bohbot Credits Faith and Family for Surviving Gaza Captivity
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Former Hamas hostage Elkana Bohbot revealed that his faith and desire to see his wife and son Re'em helped him endure captivity in Gaza. He maintained religious practices, including prayers and Kiddush, as a form of defiance. Officer Tamar Aviv, who supported Bohbot's family for two years, described the emotional toll of her role and the relief upon his release.
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- Elkana Bohbot credits faith and family reunion as key to surviving Hamas captivity.
- Bohbot maintained religious practices like prayers and Kiddush during his captivity.
- Officer Tamar Aviv supported Bohbot's family for over two years.
- Aviv described her role as deeply emotional and challenging, especially supporting Bohbot's son.
- Bohbot expressed a determination to show Hamas resilience and a commitment to staying in Israel.
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