Aviva Siegel, a former hostage in Gaza, has been enduring a harrowing ordeal since her release, as she tirelessly fights for the freedom of her husband, who remains captive. Siegel's story began on Oct. 7, 2023, when armed Hamas militants abducted her from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, along with approximately 250 others. The attack resulted in the death of 1,200 individuals, mostly civilians, and triggered a war that has claimed over 41,000 Palestinian lives.
During her 51 days in captivity, Siegel faced unimaginable hardships, including starvation, dehydration, and physical abuse at the hands of her captors. She vividly recalls the grim conditions in which she and her fellow hostages were held, with scarce food and water, cramped living spaces, and unsanitary conditions.
