Liz Hirsh Naftali on Her Niece Abigail's Hostage Ordeal and Rescue

The October 7th Attack and Abigail's Abduction

• 🎯 Abigail Mor Idan, a three-year-old, was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023.
• 💔 Her parents were murdered in front of her and her two siblings (ages three, six, and nine) before she was taken hostage.
• 🏠 The two older siblings hid in a closet for 14 hours next to their mother's body and were later rescued by Israeli forces.

Abigail's 51 Days as a Hostage

• ⛓️ Abigail was held hostage in Gaza for 51 days with another family.
• 🤝 Her release was part of a deal brokered by the Biden administration, Qatar, and Egypt at the end of November.
• 😔 Despite her rescue, Abigail's home and community were destroyed by the Hamas attack.

Reintegration and Trauma

• 🏡 Abigail is now living with her aunt and uncle, who miraculously survived the attack, in a different part of the country.
• 🧠 She carries the trauma of October 7th, remembering being starved, kept in the dark, and suffering from loud noises due to ongoing Israeli Defense Force operations.
• 🧸 The family is allowing the children to process their experiences naturally, with access to therapists provided by the government and privately.

Broader Impact and Call for Peace

• 🕊️ Liz Hirsh Naftali advocates for rejecting hate and working towards peace, emphasizing that the October 7th attack affected people of all faiths.
• 🗣️ She aims to connect with people who seek truth and justice, believing the majority of people are good and want to move forward.
• 📖 Her book, "Saving Abigail," details the true story of her niece's abduction and rescue.