Mike Waltz fights back tears revealing what Hamas hostage refused to do before release
US Rep. Mike Waltz shared emotional testimony about a Hamas hostage's refusal to do something before being released, without specifying details. Eliya Cohen, a hostage held 505 days, and Ziv Abud, a Nova festival survivor, shared their stories at the United Nations. This account comes as Israel marks three years since the October 7 attacks.
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- ✓ Eliya Cohen was held captive by Hamas for 505 days.
- ✓ Israel marks three years since the October 7 attacks.
- ✓ The October 7 attacks were the deadliest massacre in Israel's history.
What changed
US Rep. Mike Waltz provided a personal account of a Hamas hostage's experience, adding an emotional and human perspective to the ongoing conflict.
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Mike Waltz reveals Hamas hostage's refusal before release
US Rep. Mike Waltz shared emotional testimony about a Hamas hostage's refusal to do something before being released, without specifying details. Eliya Cohen, a hostage held 505 days, and Ziv Abud, a Nova festival survivor, shared their stories at the United Nations. This account comes as Israel marks three years since the October 7 attacks.
Why it matters
The October 7 attacks were the deadliest massacre in Israel's history. Three years on, Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, and deaths are mounting. The attacks have had a profound impact on Israelis, with many still grappling with the aftermath.
What is confirmed
- Eliya Cohen was held captive by Hamas for 505 days.
- Israel marks three years since the October 7 attacks.
- The October 7 attacks were the deadliest massacre in Israel's history.
Still unconfirmed
- Netanyahu was warned before the October 7 attacks.
What to watch next
- Further developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict
- Reactions from Hamas or other involved parties
- Updates on the humanitarian situation in Gaza
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- NPR — 3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks
- The Washington Post — Three years after Oct. 7, Israeli strikes in Gaza grind on and deaths climb
- The Atlantic — Three Years After October 7, I Moved Back to Nahal Oz
- Fox News — Mike Waltz fights back tears revealing what Hamas hostage refused to do before release
- Washington Monthly — October 7: How Can So Many People Celebrate a Massacre?
- Dallas News — Dallas Jews mark third anniversary of Oct. 7 with reminders of hope
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