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Hostage Omer Shem-Tov Recounts Trauma Triggered by Hamas Attack Recording
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 hours ago
What happened
Omer Shem-Tov, a former Hamas hostage, was recently re-traumatized by hearing a recording of fellow captive Maya Regev during a visit to a museum commemorating the October 7th massacre. He described how faith and imagining his return home aided his survival in captivity and stressed the need for Israel to remain strong and vigilant.
- 01Former hostage Omer Shem-Tov was re-traumatized by a recording at a museum.
- 02He heard Maya Regev's screams from the October 7th attack.
- 03Shem-Tov described faith as key to his survival in captivity.
- 04He believes Israel must remain strong and vigilant.
- 05The experience has made him more patient and understanding.
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