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Hostage Survivor Elkana Bohbot Names Newborn Daughter Michel in Touching Tribute
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First reported by Now 14 · 7 days ago
What happened
Elkana Bohbot, a former Hamas hostage, and his wife Rivka welcomed their newborn daughter, Michel. They honored Bohbot's return from captivity with a symbolic message update for their son.
- 01Hostage survivor Elkana Bohbot and his wife welcomed a baby daughter named Michel.
- 02The daughter's name was chosen as a tribute to Bohbot's return from captivity.
- 03Bohbot was held by Hamas for 738 days after the Nova festival attack.
- 04The family is rebuilding their lives after his release in October 2025.
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