Exactly one year after her release from Hamas captivity, Daniella Gilboa shared a preview of a new song she is set to release soon, ahead of a debut album she is currently recording.
“I can’t believe this moment has actually arrived, that I get to share something of my own with you,” she wrote. “Finally to let my voice be heard and not whisper anymore, not be afraid, but to focus on the thing that fills and heals me more than anything in the world – music. From here I’m setting out on a new path. There’s no doubt that being this exposed in front of so many people is something I never thought would happen, something I could only dream about. But here I am today, after a year of hard inner work, feeling more confident opening my heart. I hope you’ll like it. Thanks to Gil Vain, who was a partner in writing this song.”
Gilboa was abducted from the Nahal Oz military base on October 7, at age 19, together with fellow female surveillance soldiers Naama Levy, Karina Ariev, Liri Albag and Agam Berger. She was released as part of a hostage deal after 477 days in captivity.
In October 2024, marking one year since the war began, singer Eden Ben Zaken recorded the song “Maybe the Door Will Open” as part of a project by IDF Radio and Galgalatz. The song was written and composed by Gilboa and her unit friends Yam Glass and Aviv Hagage, who were killed at Nahal Oz on October 7. While Gilboa was in captivity, a video of her performing the song circulated widely and was shared extensively in Israel and around the world. After her release, Gilboa began her rehabilitation journey, which includes working on her first album made up of songs she has written. She is collaborating with musician Gil Vain on both the debut single and the album.
As first reported by Yedioth Ahronoth, Gilboa joined ACUM, Israel’s music copyright society, and Eshkolot, an organization that manages performers’ rights, during the past year. As a result, she will now be eligible to receive royalties for her works and performances.