Amit Soussana, an Israeli lawyer, was abducted from her home by armed men and taken to Gaza where she was held captive. During her captivity, she was sexually assaulted by her guard, Muhammad. She endured physical and emotional abuse, including being chained, beaten, and tortured. Despite these horrors, Ms. Soussana managed to survive a 55-day ordeal in captivity, where she was moved to various locations and endured horrific conditions.
After being released, Ms. Soussana spoke out about her experience to raise awareness about the hostages still in Gaza. She had initially refrained from discussing her ordeal publicly to avoid jeopardizing her release, but felt compelled to share her story. Multiple medical reports verified the details of the sexual assault she endured, corroborating her account of the horrific treatment she endured during her captivity.
Hamas and its supporters have denied allegations of sexual abuse against hostages, despite reports from the United Nations confirming the occurrence of sexual violence during the raid and captivity. Ms. Soussana’s account sheds light on the unspeakable violence inflicted on hostages, including sexual assault and physical abuse. She decided to speak out to amplify the voices of those still held captive in Gaza and to draw attention to their plight.
Ms. Soussana recounted being dragged from her home in Kfar Azza to Gaza, where she was mistreated and repeatedly sexually assaulted by her captors. Her resilience and determination to survive were tested repeatedly as she endured horrific living conditions, torture, and threats to her life. She was eventually released after a cease-fire agreement, marking the end of her traumatic captivity.
During her captivity, Ms. Soussana was moved to various locations, including private homes, an office, and a subterranean tunnel. She was subjected to violent beatings, chained, and sexually assaulted during her time in captivity. The inhumane treatment she endured highlighted the brutality and disregard for human rights exhibited by her captors.
Ms. Soussana’s release marked the end of her harrowing ordeal, during which she faced unimaginable horrors at the hands of her captors. Her story sheds light on the plight of hostages in Gaza and the urgent need for international attention and action to address the ongoing crisis. Despite the trauma she endured, Ms. Soussana’s bravery in speaking out has brought awareness to the suffering of those still held in captivity and the urgent need for their release and justice.
