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Shagi Dekel-Chen Reveals Album Composed During 498 Days in Gaza Captivity
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Shagi Dekel-Chen, a former captive in Gaza for 498 days, composed an album mentally during his imprisonment and revealed it in a concert after his release.
- 01Shagi Dekel-Chen was held captive in Gaza for 498 days by Hamas.
- 02During captivity, he mentally composed nine songs with lyrics and melodies.
- 03He imagined overcoming darkness and returning home to perform.
- 04A year and a half after release, he revealed the album in a special concert.
- 05The concert took place at Kibbutz Nir Oz, marking a symbolic closure.
- 06His story exemplifies resilience and creativity under extreme hardship.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shagi Dekel-Chen Reveals Album Composed During 498 Days in Gaza Captivity
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Shagi Dekel Chen Performs Songs Written in Captivity at Nir Oz Festival
YnetCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Former Israeli Captive Sagi Dekel-Han Debuts Album Written During 498 Days in Captivity
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
Shagai Dekel Chen Debuts Nine Songs Written in Hamas Captivity at Nir Oz Festival
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