Full coverage· Security· Updated 28 Aug, 11:51

IDF Soldier Elkana Buchbut and Wife Welcome Birth of Daughter After His Hamas Captivity

Elkana Buchbut, an Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas for over two years, and his wife Rivka have announced the birth of their daughter. Buchbut was abducted during the October 7 attack and released last October in a prisoner exchange. The newborn is their second child, symbolizing hope after his long captivity.

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What happened

01Elkana Buchbut and his wife Rivka announce birth of their daughter after his captivity.
02Buchbut was held by Hamas for 738 days following his abduction on October 7.
03He was kidnapped while working at the Nova Festival in Re'im, helping evacuate wounded.
04Buchbut endured severe torture and was held in Gaza apartments and tunnels.
05He was released last October in a prisoner exchange with 19 other captives.
06The newborn is the couple's second child and younger sibling to their son Ram.