'Half-naked, terrified, surrounded by gunmen': Ex-hostage recalls abduction to Gaza - NYT
In order to protect herself from sexual abuse from the terrorists standing in front of her, she told them in English that she had her period.
Released hostage Ilana Gritzewsky, 31, who is originally from Mexico, kidnapped with her boyfriend during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, speaks as supporters and relatives of hostages held in Gaza gather in front of the White House, ahead of a Trump-Netanyahu meeting, February 4, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated:
