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Oct 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Former hostage recounts captivity at UN event
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Eliya Cohen, who was held by Hamas for 505 days, described deprivation, chains and sleep disruption at an Israel commemoration at the United Nations on Tuesday. His wife, Nova festival survivor Ziv Abud, joined him to share their experiences with diplomats.
WHO: Eliya Cohen
WHAT: Cohen recounted his treatment in Hamas captivity at a United Nations commemoration.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026
WHERE: New York City, USA
WHY: The event was an Israel commemoration at the United Nations.
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