In a powerful address to the U.N. former hostage Amit Soussana recounted her 55 days in Gaza and urged the international community to act to save the 101 hostages being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
Warning: This article includes graphic and disturbing accounts from the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. 'My life, once simple and quiet, was shattered when I was taken hostage by this ruthless terror group.' Amit Soussana, who became the first Israeli woman to speak publicly about the sexual violence she endured during her 55 days in captivity in Gaza after Hamas terrorists abducted her on Oct.
She recounted the day of her abduction, vividly remembering the peaceful Saturday morning that was a Jewish holiday, 'Simchat Torah,' exactly a year before today - which is again the same holiday in Israel on Thursday. 'The tranquility was shattered by the sound of thousands of missiles launching from Gaza, followed by the terrifying approach of gunfire,' she recalled.
Soussana concluded her speech with a heartfelt plea to the U.N. 'I urge you to fulfill your duty, take immediate action to secure the release of those still held captive,' she said. 'Every day that passes steals another piece of their soul and endangers their life.' She called upon the U.N. to not turn a blind eye to the atrocities committed against innocent civilians.
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