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Shagi Dekel Chen Performs Songs Written in Captivity at Nir Oz Festival

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First reported by Walla · 14 hours ago

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Shagi Dekel Chen performed nine songs he wrote during 498 days in captivity at a special concert in his hometown Nir Oz, as part of the Israel Festival. The event combined music and stories, involving former captives and bereaved families, and highlighted the kibbutz's resilience and hope for rebuilding.

01Shagi Dekel Chen performed nine songs written during 498 days in captivity at Nir Oz.
02The concert was part of the Israel Festival and included former captives and bereaved families.
03Dekel Chen recorded the songs shortly after his release on February 15, 2025.
04He emphasized the event was part of an ongoing story, not a celebration or closure.
05Nir Oz is Dekel Chen's childhood home and the site of October 7 events.
06The kibbutz invited visitors to explore its paths and remember the events through music and stories.

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