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Four Israelis Held 101 Days by Colombian Guerrillas Released
Four Israeli backpackers, Orpaz Ohayon, Erez Altweil, Beni Daniel, and Ido Guy, were kidnapped by the Colombian ELN guerrilla group in September 2003 while trekking to the Lost City. Held for 101 days in harsh jungle conditions, they endured severe food shortages and constant fear.
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- 01Four Israeli backpackers were held for 101 days by the ELN guerrilla group in Colombia.
- 02The kidnapping occurred in September 2003 while the Israelis were trekking to the Lost City.
- 03The ELN demanded the release of their imprisoned leader, Francisco Galán, for the hostages.
- 04Hostages endured harsh jungle conditions, including severe food shortages and constant relocation.
- 05The release on December 22, 2003, followed negotiations involving the Colombian government and the UN.
- 06All four Israelis have since rebuilt their lives after the traumatic experience.
Their release on December 22, 2003, followed negotiations involving the Colombian government and the UN, including the release of a guerrilla leader. All four Israelis have since recovered and rebuilt their lives.
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