The harrowing ordeal suffered by Avinatan Or, boyfriend of rescued hostage Noa Argamani, has been revealed in chilling detail, painting a picture of systematic torture and deprivation during his 245 days in Hamas captivity.
Life in a 6ft Cell
The 6ft 5in engineer was forced to endure conditions described as "hell on earth," confined to a tiny cell measuring just six feet in length. According to recently released testimonies, Or was kept chained for extended periods in complete darkness, with minimal food and water.
Brutal Punishment for Escape Attempt
Sources close to the released hostages revealed that Or's conditions dramatically worsened after he attempted to escape earlier this year. The failed breakout attempt resulted in severe beatings and even harsher confinement conditions as punishment.
The Psychological Torment
Former fellow captives described how Or was subjected to psychological warfare, including:
- Mock executions and constant threats
- Being forced to listen to other hostages being tortured
- Complete isolation from the outside world
- Systematic sleep deprivation
A Glimmer of Hope
The revelations come weeks after his girlfriend, Noa Argamani, was dramatically rescued in one of Israel's most high-profile hostage recovery operations. Argamani had become one of the most recognizable faces of the hostage crisis after video of her abduction from the Nova music festival went viral.
Medical personnel treating released hostages have confirmed that many show signs of severe malnutrition, psychological trauma, and evidence of systematic physical abuse. The emerging accounts provide the most detailed picture yet of the conditions endured by those held captive in Gaza.
As negotiations for remaining hostages continue, these testimonies add urgent weight to calls for their immediate release and proper medical care upon return.
