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**Hostage Released by Hamas: Heartbreaking Video from Captivity**

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Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A chilling video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage, was released by Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades on Wednesday. In the video, the 23-year-old is shown speaking in Hebrew, his left arm severed below his elbow, calling on the Israeli government to act swiftly to bring home the hostages as the conflict in Gaza reached its 200th day on Tuesday. Goldberg-Polin, captured by Hamas, appeared in a separate video on …

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**Abduction Hero** Terry Anderson Dies at 76: Chronicled Yearslong Captivity and Legacy of Courage

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Terry Anderson, a renowned Associated Press correspondent, passed away at the age of 76 in his home in Greenwood Lake, New York. Anderson, who endured nearly seven years of captivity after being kidnapped in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, chronicled his harrowing experience in the bestselling memoir “Den of Lions.” Following his release in 1991, Anderson embarked on a diverse array of endeavors, including public speaking, teaching journalism at prestigious universities, and …

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Sexually Assaulted: Freed Hostage Amit Soussana Speaks Out About Hamas Captivity

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Tel Aviv, Israel – A former Israeli hostage, Amit Soussana, has come forward with harrowing details of her captivity by Hamas, revealing that she was sexually assaulted during her time as a prisoner in Gaza. Soussana’s brave decision to speak out about her traumatic experience sheds light on the horrors faced by hostages in the region. Recalling the traumatic events, Soussana shared how she was subjected to sexual abuse and torture while in captivity. Her …

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Man arrested for allegedly holding his wife captive and torturing her for 12 years

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French police have arrested a 55-year-old man after his wife alleged that he had held her captive in their home for over a decade. The woman, who reported repeated assaults and rapes, awaits corroboration of her claims. The incident came to light when emergency services in Wiesbaden, Germany, received a distress call from the victim, who stated that she had been held captive and tortured by her husband since 2011. Both German nationals, the couple …

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Woman escapes abusive boyfriend after being held captive for days

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A woman in North Harris County managed to escape from her boyfriend’s home last Thursday after enduring days of captivity and abuse. The 62-year-old victim sought refuge at her neighbor’s house, where she revealed that her boyfriend had prevented her from leaving. She had visible injuries, including cuts above her eye and legs, as well as bruises. Stacey Poindexter, the woman’s best friend, disclosed that the abuser had been wielding an ax and repeatedly beating …

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