Starved and tormented: Ohad Ben-Ami shares details of 491 days in Hamas captivity

Speaking on N12's Friday Studio show, Ohad Ben-Ami said he and other hostages were held "30 meters underground, in six meters of concrete and sand without air to breathe."

Released hostage Ohad Ben-Ami is reunited with his family, 08/02/2025.

Released hostage Ohad Ben-Ami is reunited with his family, 08/02/2025.

(photo credit: MAAYAN TOAF/GPO)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

MARCH 29, 2025 03:40

Updated: MARCH 31, 2025 09:40

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