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Israeli Hostage Survivor Sagi Dekel Chen to Perform Songs Written in Captivity at Nir Oz Festival
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
The 2026 Israel Festival will feature former Hamas captive Sagi Dekel Chen performing songs he wrote during his 498-day captivity at Kibbutz Nir Oz. The festival runs from July 28 to August 20, mainly in Jerusalem, with diverse cultural events including dance, music, and theater, amid ongoing security challenges.
- 01Sagi Dekel Chen, held captive by Hamas for 498 days, will perform original songs at Kibbutz Nir Oz on August 10.
- 02The 65th Israel Festival runs July 28 to August 20, mainly in Jerusalem, with events also in the Negev and north.
- 03This is the third consecutive year without international artists due to security concerns.
- 04Festival highlights include dance, theater, hip-hop collaborations, and performances by Ehud Banai, Ninet Tayeb, and Berry Sakharof.
- 05Dekel Chen’s concert includes a walk through kibbutz sites affected by the October 7 attacks, joined by fellow captives and bereaved families.
- 06Northern events feature dance productions and a joint performance by choreographer Yasmin Goder and singer Dikla.
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