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Israeli Captive Rom Breslavski Reveals Harrowing Moment He Disclosed His Soldier Identity in Gaza
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First reported by Now 14 · 15 hours ago
What happened
Israeli soldier Rom Breslavski, held captive in Gaza since October 7, revealed how he concealed his identity for six months before confessing under pressure to Islamic Jihad captors. He questioned Israel's response to the attack and expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal.
- 01Rom Breslavski was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 attack and held captive for over six months.
- 02He successfully hid his soldier identity initially despite harsh interrogations and pressure.
- 03In a critical moment, he confessed to senior Islamic Jihad leaders that he was an Israeli soldier.
- 04Breslavski described fear but no hesitation during his confession and did not detail subsequent suffering.
- 05He questioned Israel's military response and accountability regarding the October 7 attack.
- 06Breslavski expressed pride in his military service and gratitude for surviving captivity.
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