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October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24

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What happened

“The terrorists pulled us out through the window.

They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.

Key facts

  • They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:20 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks

  2. October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24

  3. Israelis, Palestinians reflect on 3 years since Oct. 7 attacks

  4. Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

  5. Germany's former intelligence chief faces espionage allegations

  6. Minister denies police brutality as student protests continue across France – Europe live

  7. Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead: officials

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