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Israeli Hostage Omer Shem Tov Reportedly Held for 505 Days

Omer Shem Tov has reportedly endured 505 days of captivity, hunger and isolation as a hostage in the Gaza conflict.

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The prolonged hostage crisis sustains pressure on ceasefire and negotiation efforts and highlights the conflict's continuing humanitarian consequences.

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  1. Omer Shem Tov: 505 Tage Gefangenschaft, Hunger und Einsamkeit ↗juedische-allgemeine.de · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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