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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Bar Kuperstein thanks public for support, in first Instagram post since his release
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleReleased hostage Bar Kuperstein uploads his first post to social media following his release from captivity earlier this week.
In a video posted on Instagram, Kuperstein thanks the public for “all the love and support” he has received upon his return.
“I’ve been through a pretty tough time, to put it mildly, it [will take] me some adjusting, but what matters is I’m here with my family, my friends and loved ones. Thank you to everyone who prayed, supported and never gave up,” he says.
בר קופרשטיין במסר ראשון pic.twitter.com/OC1T9fGBMh
— Itsik Zuarets איציק זוארץ (@Itsik_zuarets) October 15, 2025
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