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Israeli Hostage Avitar David Opens Up About Harrowing Hamas Captivity Experience

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Hostage Avitar David Opens Up About Harrowing Hamas Captivity Experience
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By גלי גינת, יובל פרומר, גלי גינת, יובל פרומר

First reported by Walla · Jul 30, 2026

What happened

Israeli Avitar David, held captive by Hamas in Gaza for months, shares his harrowing experience and ongoing trauma nine months after release.

  • 01Avitar David and childhood friend Guy Gilboa-Dalal were abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
  • 02They endured severe starvation, isolation, and harsh captivity conditions in Gaza tunnels.
  • 03David described digging his own grave while captors enjoyed tea and cake nearby.
  • 04The two friends were separated during captivity, causing emotional distress.
  • 05David emphasizes his strong will to live despite trauma and seeks psychological help.
  • 06His story reveals the brutal realities of Hamas captivity and the struggle to recover afterward.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsHamas, Uvda
PlacesGaza, Israel

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Hostage Avitar David Opens Up About Harrowing Hamas Captivity Experience
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Captive Survivor Avitar David Shares Struggle with PTSD After Release
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Aviatar David Reveals Ongoing PTSD Battle After 738 Days in Hamas Captivity
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Captivity Survivor Avitar David Shares Struggle with PTSD and Recovery
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Hostage Survivor Avitar David Shares Struggles With PTSD After Hamas Captivity
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Hamas Captive Survivor Avitar David Seeks Public Support for PTSD Recovery
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Hostage Survivor Evitar David Shares Struggle with PTSD After Release

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