Israeli hostage says she was sexually assaulted and tortured in Gaza

She is the first former hostage to publicly say she was sexually abused in captivity.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 27, 2024 Amit Soussana, an Israeli lawyer who was abducted in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led raid on southern Israel, has become the first former hostage to speak publicly about being sexually assaulted in captivity. Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times She provided extensive details of what she suffered during a 55-day ordeal. → Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest news about the conflict. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018