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Retired IDF Officer Shares Emotional Journey Supporting Families of Hamas Hostages
Retired Brigadier General Michal Teshuva played a crucial role supporting families of 13 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. She delivered difficult news, maintained hope, and provided emotional and practical support throughout the crisis.
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What happened
- 01Michal Teshuva supported families of 13 Hamas hostages after the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- 02She delivered difficult news and helped maintain hope amid uncertainty and grief.
- 03Teshuva’s military background and personal connection shaped her role as victims’ officer.
- 04She built close bonds with families, offering emotional and bureaucratic support.
- 05Teshuva balanced this role with directing Maccabi Healthcare’s Southern District.
- 06All 13 hostages were eventually rescued, ending Teshuva’s mission with relief and closure.
Her work culminated in the hostages’ rescue in mid-2024, closing a painful chapter for families and herself.
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