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Third released hostage says he was sexually abused during Gaza captivity

Alon Ohel, freed after 738 days in Hamas tunnels, describes sexual abuse when held alone; his account follows similar testimonies from two other former hostages, adding to mounting evidence of systematic mistreatment in captivity

ynet | 12.01.25

Alon Ohel plays piano set up for him in Hostages' Square | Watch

For nearly 2 years, the piano had been waiting for Alon Ohel at Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv; he played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, which he said strengthened him in captivity

Ran Boker | 11.19.25

Former hostage Alon Ohel rebuilding his life in Tel Aviv with hope, music and family support

Ohel is rebuilding his life in Tel Aviv, determined to regain independence and return to music; his parents say his recovery is lifelong, and a crowdfunding effort aims to support his physical and emotional rehabilitation

Lihi Gordon | 11.02.25

Father of Alon Ohel: ‘He was starved by Hamas, looked like skin and bones’

Ohel told his family of months of starvation and despair; 'For months we couldn’t stand or walk. I looked and saw skin and bones,' he said, as his father described his recovery as a 'rebirth'

Sharon Kidon | 10.28.25

After 738 days in Gaza, hostage survivor Alon Ohel returns home to begin healing

Gifted pianist abducted from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7 leaves hospital after treating injuries sustained in captivity; 'Thank you to the people of Israel who supported my family and did everything to bring me home,' he says

Yair Kraus | 10.24.25

רביד פלוטניק עם גיא גלבוע דלאל ואביתר דוד

'Today is a new day': Rapper Ravid Plotnik sings with freed hostages

Week after their return from Hamas captivity, rapper visits freed captives at hospital, where he sang his song alongside survivors including Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Avinatan Or

ynet Global | 10.19.25

Freed hostage Alon Ohel back at the piano after two years in Hamas captivity

Gifted musician plays piano at hospital while recovering from injuries sustained in captivity; Omer Wenkert reunites with fellow hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal; Elkana Bohbot meets cousin who never left Hostage Square since Oct. 7

Ynet | 10.18.25

תמונה של החטוף אלון אהל מתוך הסרטון שפרסם ה חמאס

Alon Ohel's family publish still from latest Hamas video: 'He's blind in one eye'

On Rosh Hashanah eve, Hamas published a video of Ohel; it was the second video showing him, but the first in which he spoke on camera since he was abducted on Oct. 7

Meir Turgeman | 09.24.25

On Rosh Hashanah eve: Hamas releases video of hostage Alon Ohel

Terror group releases a new video of hostage Alon Ohel—showing his brief encounter with captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal—in psychological warfare bid to pressure Israel amid stalled negotiations

Ynet Global, Einav Halabi | 09.22.25

After 701 days in captivity, family approves first image of hostage Alon Ohel

Parents Kobi and Idit say that following consultations with experts, it is clear Alon has lost sight in his right eye, which they say stems from lack of healthcare in captivity

Gal Ganot | 09.06.25

קובי ועידית אהל, הוריו של אלון שנמצא בשבי חמאס בעזה

Hamas video shows hostage Alon Ohel losing sight in one eye, family says

Kobi and Idit Ohel say that after consulting with ophthalmology experts in Israel and abroad, it is clear that Alon cannot see with his right eye, attributing condition to lack of medical care in captivity

Gal Ganot | 09.05.25

Hamas releases first proof-of-life video of hostage Alon Ohel—alongside fellow captive Guy Gilboa Dalal

Ohel's family confirms Hamas video showing him in Gaza with Guy Gilboa Dalal; latter’s family releases excerpt from propaganda clip

Gal Ganot | 09.05.25

'Alon's waiting for Israel to save him,' says hostage's father amid preparations for Gaza offensive

Kobi Ohel, father of Alon Ohel, kidnapped to Gaza 684 days ago, urges Israel to focus on rescuing hostages; he calls for a deal or referendum, stressing his son’s severe injuries, isolation and the urgent need to bring hostages home safely

Alexandra Lukash | 08.20.25

Hostage's father: 'My grandfather left Auschwitz weighing 30 kgs, has the Holocaust returned?'

After seeing disturbing new footage of other hostages, the family of Alon Ohel says his likely condition mirrors Holocaust trauma; with no image of him released, they ask: Will Israel act only when it’s visible?

Lihi Gordon | 08.05.25

עצרת בכיכר החטופים לאחר פרסום התיעוד של אביתר דוד מהשבי

'We need to see them alive': Hostages' families plead for immediate action after captivity videos

Families demand proof their loved ones are alive and call for immediate humanitarian and diplomatic action

Alexandra Lukash | 08.03.25