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‘I wake up with nightmares’: Ex-hostage who dug his own grave describes cruelty of Hamas captivity

Ex‑hostage Evyatar David recounts forced grave‑digging and starvation, thrusting Gaza’s detention brutality into global focus.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 21:29 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 00:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Le Monde.fr · The Times of Israel · The Jerusalem Post · Yahoo · VINnews · Межа. Новини України. · Ynetnews · CNN.

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What happened

Former Israeli hostage Evyatar David, released after 738 days of captivity in Gaza, says Hamas forced him to dig his own grave and subjected him to extreme starvation. He reports waking each night with nightmares of the experience.

VINnews, Ynetnews, CNN and the Ukrainian outlet Межа reported his description of being denied sufficient food, compelled to excavate a burial site for himself, and enduring severe psychological distress. The former captive’s account may influence Israeli public opinion and could be used by authorities or human‑rights groups in inquiries into Gaza’s detention conditions.

Media coverage stresses that the narrative rests on David’s personal testimony, with no external corroboration presented so far. Observers will watch for any official responses or legal proceedings that reference his statements.

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Questions people are asking

How long was Evyatar David held in Gaza?

He was held for 738 days before being released.

What forms of abuse did he describe?

He said he endured extreme starvation and was forced to dig his own grave.

Which outlets reported his testimony?

VINnews, Ynetnews, CNN and the Ukrainian outlet Межа published his account.

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Evyatar David Hamas Gaza Israeli hostages CNN

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