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Luis Har
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- 1Former Israeli hostage Luis Har criticises government over Gaza captivity▼Luis Har, former Israeli hostage in Gaza: ‘If it had been only up to our government, we would still be there’
Luis Har, a former Israeli hostage held in Gaza, said in an interview with El País that if it had been up to the Israeli government alone, the hostages would never have been freed. His remarks pointedly criticise the authorities' handling of the hostage crisis, suggesting the deal for releases came despite, not because of, government efforts.
- 2Freed Hamas hostage Luis Har speaks about life after captivity●129 Tage in der Hand der Hamas: Das neue Leben des Luis Har Am 7. Oktober 2023 wurde Luis Har von der Hamas verschleppt
Luis Har was abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and held for 129 days before being freed in a dramatic rescue operation. Three years on, he is struggling with the lasting effects of trauma, while neighbours around him remain largely silent about his ordeal. The German public broadcaster's report on his new life has drawn attention to the long-term plight of freed hostages.