Nissim Salem’s three years in Syrian captivity: 'Life felt over, but hope remained' - interview
Nissim Salem survived three years in Syrian captivity by holding onto hope. Forty years after release, he recalls captivity as Tzvi Feldman’s body returns home.
NISSIM SALEM was captured in Lebanon and held in Syria for three years. Held in captivity by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command led by Ahmed Jibril, he was eventually released in a prisoner-swap deal in 1985. (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI)ByMORDECHAI HAIMOVITCH