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Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life

Segev Kalfon was held in 22-square-foot tunnels with five others, endured starvation and torture, and now faces a long recovery with post-traumatic stress disorder, officials said.

  • An Israeli hostage, Kalfon, was released after 2 years of captivity in Gaza, during which he faced severe hunger, torture, and near-death experiences.
  • Now free, Kalfon is struggling to rebuild his life, juggling appointments with doctors and psychologists and adjusting to being treated well after years of abuse.
  • Some 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage by Hamas during their assault in Gaza, leading to an Israeli offensive that killed over 71,000 Palestinians.
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Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life

During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in the brightly colored packages and smells.

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