Segev Kalfon, an Israeli hostage held by Hamas for over two years, has spoken out about his harrowing ordeal following his recent release. Kalfon described enduring severe physical and psychological abuse, including beatings, starvation, and threats of execution, while being moved between various hideouts and tunnels in Gaza. He recounted how he and other hostages were subjected to mind games, deprived of food, and pressured to convert to Islam. Kalfon also expressed frustration with Israeli officials, believing more could have been done to secure his release sooner. His testimony aligns with accounts from other former hostages, highlighting the lasting trauma and abuse suffered during captivity.
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