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Israeli Woman Who Survived Hamas Attack Awaits Her Captive Boyfriend’s Release

Ziv Abud, a 26-year-old woman, has been tirelessly working to secure the release of her boyfriend, Eliya Cohen, who was taken captive during a Hamas attack at an outdoor music festival in southern Israel. The attack, which left over 130 people still held hostage, sparked a devastating war in Gaza.

Abud, who survived the attack by hiding beneath a pile of bodies for six hours, has been vocal about the need for more efforts to free the hostages. She expressed her disappointment in the slow progress of negotiations and the lack of urgency in bringing the hostages home safely.

Families of the hostages have been demanding the Israeli government to do everything in its power to secure their release. They have been increasing pressure through street protests and seeking support from Israel’s allies.

Egypt is set to host a new round of negotiations aimed at achieving a Gaza truce and securing the release of the hostages. Abud, wearing a t-shirt with her boyfriend’s picture, shared her harrowing experience of surviving the attack and emphasized the need for continued efforts to bring their loved ones home.

Israel has vowed to continue its offensive in Gaza until all hostages are freed and Hamas is no longer a threat. Meanwhile, Hamas is seeking to leverage any deal for the release of hostages into an end to the fighting and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

Despite the trauma and loss she has experienced, Abud remains determined to fight for her partner’s release. She continues to advocate for the hostages’ freedom, hoping for a resolution that will bring them back home alive.