Freed hostage Keith Siegel describes abuse in Hamas captivity

Israel War Room posted testimony from Keith Siegel, 67, a US citizen held hostage by Hamas for 484 days after being kidnapped with his wife Aviva from Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023. Siegel said he was starved, denied water, and forced by 'young terrorists' to strip and be shaved in front of them. According to the post, Aviva was released after 51 days, while Keith endured a cumulative six months in total isolation, including his final two months in Gaza before his release. The account adds to a growing body of firsthand testimony detailing the brutal treatment of hostages held by Hamas, underscoring the humanitarian stakes still surrounding the conflict.