'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
Summary
An Israeli man, Sasha Troufanov, was held hostage in Gaza for nearly 500 days by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. He discusses his experiences during captivity and the emotional impact of his release. As of now, no Israeli hostages remain in Gaza.Key Facts
- Sasha Troufanov, an Amazon electronics engineer, was kidnapped on October 7, 2023.
- He was taken hostage along with his fiancée, mother, and grandmother by Palestinian Islamic Jihad gunmen.
- Troufanov was held in captivity for 498 days before being released in February 2025.
- During his captivity, he received minimal medical care and was held in isolation for most of the time.
- He experienced harsh conditions, including a lack of food, and was kept mostly in underground tunnels.
- An attack led by Hamas on October 7, 2023, resulted in 251 people being taken hostage and approximately 1,200 killed.
- Since his release, Troufanov learned that his father was killed on the day he was taken.
- This marks the first time since 2014 that there are no Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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