Shani Goren, a former Hamas hostage, speaks in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, June 22, 2024 (Paulina Partimer / Hostages Families Forum)
Shani Goren from Kibbutz Nir Oz, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7 and freed from captivity last November, speaks in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square and marks the 29th birthday of her best friend from the kibbutz, Arbel Yehud, who has now been held hostage by Hamas for 260 days.
“I am Shani Goren from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Arbel is my best friend,” says Goren. “I returned in the last stage of the previous deal after being held hostage by Hamas for 55 days in the nightmare of Hamas captivity.”
Arbel Yehud was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz. (Courtesy)
It’s been almost 8 months since then,” says Goren. “People ask me how I’m doing and if I’m managing to process what I’ve been through. The answer is that I can’t.
“Every day I wake up, I’m still held hostage. Because until Arbel and everyone else return home, we can’t even begin to discuss rehabilitation and moving forward. I know. I was there.”
“Bring her home,” she urges. “Bring them all home. Now!”
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