Hostage's Harrowing Tale: From Kidnapping to Tunnel System

An 85-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas described her ordeal after being kidnapped and taken into a tunnel system in Gaza during the recent conflict. Yocheved Lifshitz recounted being beaten, forced to walk through underground tunnels, and separated from other hostages. She praised the care provided by her captors, including regular medical treatment. Lifshitz criticized the Israeli Defense Forces and intelligence service for not taking Hamas threats seriously and said the Gaza border fence did not protect her community. More than 200 hostages are believed to still be trapped in Gaza, including Lifshitz's husband. The release of the two women has increased pressure on Israel to secure the release of the remaining captives.