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world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Mia Schem Recounts Fear and Survival During 54-Day Captivity in Gaza

Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli tattoo artist, was held captive for 54 days by Hamas terrorists after being abducted during a music festival near the Gaza Strip. She believes the only reason she wasn't raped by her captor was the presence of his wife and children nearby. Schem described her captivity as a time of constant fear, starvation, and psychological torment. She was one of over 200 hostages taken during an attack by Hamas militants on October 7, which resulted in more than 1,200 deaths. Schem was eventually released during a ceasefire and has spoken out about her ordeal, expressing her desire to expose the true nature of the people in Gaza as she perceives it.

via New York Post |

##gazacaptivity #hamas

world-news2 years ago•12 min saved

"Freed Israeli Hostage Mia Schem Recounts Harrowing Ordeal in Gaza Captivity"

Mia Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli-French dual citizen, recounted her harrowing experience as a hostage of Hamas following her abduction during a music festival raid in southern Israel. She lived in constant fear of sexual assault and was subjected to inappropriate touching by her captor, who refrained from raping her due to his family's proximity. Schem was held captive for 54 days, during which she faced psychological torment, starvation, and a lack of medical care. Her ordeal included being operated on without anesthesia and being taunted by the captor's children. Schem's story highlights the broader issue of sexual violence and the mistreatment of hostages during the Hamas incursion into southern Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths.

via Daily Mail|

##gazastrip #hamashostage

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mia Schem Recounts 'Hellish' Captivity in Gaza After Release"

Mia Schem, an Israeli-French woman, recounted her traumatic experience as a hostage in the Gaza Strip, where she was subjected to inappropriate touching and lived in fear for weeks. She was captured during a Hamas attack on a music festival in southern Israel, which resulted in over 300 deaths. Schem was held in a house under constant surveillance and faced harsh conditions, including food deprivation. Israeli authorities have highlighted the use of sexual violence in the attack, criticizing the international community's response. Schem was released during a cease-fire but remains haunted by her experience and concerned for those still in captivity.

via Newser|

##gazastrip #hostageordeal

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Freed Israeli Hostage Mia Schem Recounts 'Hellish' Gaza Ordeal and Criticizes Western Naivety"

Mia Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli-French woman, was held hostage by Hamas militants after being captured during an attack on a rave near the Gaza border. She feared sexual assault by her captor while being held in his home, despite the presence of his wife and children. Schem was released after a ceasefire and initially stated she was well-treated, but later revealed the psychological torment she endured, including being denied food and the hostile treatment from the captor's wife. Her friend Elia Toledano, who was abducted with her, was killed, with his death currently under investigation by the Israeli military.

via Reuters|

##gaza #hamas

opinion-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Freed Hostage Recounts Harrowing Ordeal in Hamas Captivity: 'A Living Hell'"

Mia Schem, a former hostage, recounted her traumatic experience with Hamas in Gaza, contrasting her forced propaganda statements with the reality of her abuse. The article argues that Hamas is manipulating Western perceptions by exploiting anti-Israel sentiment and media coverage, portraying themselves as victims while committing acts of violence. It suggests that the West is being fooled into supporting Hamas due to a skewed narrative that ignores the complexities of the conflict and Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties. The author, Jake Wallis Simons, calls for a clearer presentation of facts to counteract this disinformation.

via Yahoo News|

##gazaconflict #hamas