Gaza kidnapping survivors describe torture and abuse in captivity

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First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 1:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A kidnapped husband and wife described alleged beatings, sexual violence, starvation and torture during captivity in Gaza after October 7. The accounts concern the humanitarian consequences of the conflict.

SO WHAT?

The testimony underscores the severity of hostage abuse and the continuing humanitarian and diplomatic stakes of the Gaza war.

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'I wanted to die': Husband and wife kidnapped on October 7 reveal hell they endured in Gaza - from seeing girls 'beaten to pieces' and sexually assaulted to being starved and tortured

Aug 23, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC