Former Hostage Eliya Cohen on Guilt, Trauma, and Life After Gaza Captivity
CNNAugust 19, 20256 min13,726 views
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- 😔 Eliya Cohen describes experiencing profound guilt after his release, feeling it even during simple acts like showering or hospital visits, due to the ongoing suffering of hostages still held in Gaza.
- 💔 He cannot begin to recover while others remain captive, highlighting the immense psychological burden of his experience.
October 7th and Capture
- 🎶 Cohen recounts being at the Nova music festival on October 7th, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked.
- 🛡️ He describes taking cover in a shelter, where he was shot in the leg after shielding his girlfriend, Ziv Abood, with his body.
- 📸 He recalls militants filming and laughing at the hostages, describing their behavior as
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