Hostage freed by Hamas says “they were very friendly to us”
Date
10/25/2023 4:37:53 AM
(MENAFN) Yocheved Lifschitz, an 85-year-old hostage recently released by Hamas, shared her harrowing experience from the lobby of a Tel Aviv hospital where she is receiving treatment. Lifschitz, one of four hostages freed in recent days, spoke about the traumatic events she endured during her captivity. According to the Israeli military, at least 222 people were taken hostage by Hamas since October 7, including Lifschitz. She described being transported on a motorcycle and walking through fields before reaching a tunnel entrance that resembled a complex spider web network.
Lifschitz highlighted the ongoing conflict, expressing her frustration over incidents like the launching of balloons and burning of fields, actions that she felt were not taken seriously by the Israeli Defense Forces. She vividly recalled a sudden, intense bombardment on a quiet Saturday morning, which allowed the captors to breach the border. This experience left lasting, distressing images in her memory.
Once inside the tunnels, Lifschitz and the other hostages were informed that their captors would receive living conditions similar to those provided by Hamas. They were organized into groups based on their respective kibbutz and received courteous treatment from their captors. Each group had designated guards, and medical professionals attended to their healthcare needs, providing necessary medications when required.
In the underground tunnels in Gaza, the hostages slept on mattresses and were provided with basic sustenance – pita bread, cheese, and cucumber, mirroring the diet of their captors. Lifschitz emphasized the cleanliness of their living conditions, with regular visits from a doctor every two or three days. Access to medicines was readily available, ensuring their well-being.
Lifschitz commended their captors for their considerate treatment, noting their attentiveness to matters of female hygiene and sanitation. Despite opportunities to engage in political discussions, Lifschitz refrained from doing so. She described the captors as being amicable and approachable throughout their captivity.
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