
Former Israeli hostage Romi Gonen, 25, has detailed alleged sexual abuse and harassment she endured during 471 days in Hamas captivity. Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and released in January 2025, Gonen described repeated assaults, threats, and unwanted touching by captors. She recounted a specific incident in a bathroom and ongoing harassment, stating she was silenced during captivity but now wishes to speak out about her experiences.
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