JERUSALEM – In a powerful and emotional interview aired on N12’s Uvda, former hostage Amit Soussana shared for the first time that Liri Albag “saved my life” during her harrowing 55 days in Hamas captivity. Soussana, a 40-year-old lawyer from Kfar Aza, was taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, attack. She has since become an outspoken advocate for the release of the remaining hostages and the first to publicly reveal the sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her captors.
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In the interview, Soussana recounted the terrifying moments of her abduction. She was captured by ten armed men, and in a desperate attempt to buy time for a rescue, she fought back for over 40 minutes. “I gave everything I had because I thought I was going to die,” Soussana recalled. “At the time, I wasn’t sure if they would kill me or not. As far as I’m concerned, Liri saved my life.”
Soussana’s interview highlighted the severe abuse she endured during captivity. She was alone at the start, tied up with a thick metal chain and subjected to physical violence, including blows to her face. Her captor also made unsettling sexual advances under the pretense of concern, further traumatizing her.
Despite these atrocities, Soussana’s spirit remained unbroken. The small bit of daylight that filtered into her cell was her only comfort. “I was afraid of him, but I held on,” she said, recalling the psychological toll of being isolated and at the mercy of her captors.
Soussana’s bravery in the face of such horrors and the support of figures like Liri Albag have made her a symbol of resilience. After being released in a prisoner exchange in November 2023, she continues to advocate for the safe return of the hostages still held in Gaza, urging the world to remember their plight.
Her testimony, along with her unwavering determination, sheds light on the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the ongoing fight for justice for all hostages.
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