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Former Hamas Captive Removes Tattoo That Revealed His Jewish Identity in Gaza

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First reported by Now 14 · 6 hours ago

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Rom Breslavsky, a former Hamas captive in Gaza, has removed a tattoo that revealed his Jewish identity, which caused him suffering during captivity. He shared his emotional journey of healing and spiritual renewal following his release about a year ago.

01Rom Breslavsky removed a tattoo that identified him as Jewish during his Hamas captivity in Gaza.
02Hamas militants forced him to wear a jacket in Gaza's heat to hide the tattoo.
03Jewish law forbids tattoos, making his mark a source of spiritual conflict.
04Breslavsky expressed gratitude to God and commitment to serve despite the painful removal process.
05His story reflects a broader trend of religious returnees removing tattoos.
06Rabbi Binyamin Chuta and Rabbi Asa Paz have addressed tattoo removal in religious contexts.

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