15-Year-Old Hungarian-Israeli Hostage Describes Harrowing Experience in Gaza
Dafna Elijakim speaks out about her abduction and the abuse suffered while held captive for 50 days.
Dafna Elijakim, a Hungarian-Israeli girl, was abducted by Hamas militants from her home in Nahal Oz when she was just 15 years old in 2023. She was held captive for a duration of 50 days.
During her speech at the closing conference of the Teen Spirit program, Dafna provided a candid account of the harassment she faced while in captivity.
Dafna recalled a particular terrorist who consistently assaulted her, stating, "He said he would release everyone but me, intending to marry me.
He insisted on accompanying me to the shower, but I did not allow him."
Her abduction occurred while Dafna and her eight-year-old sister, Ela, were at home with their father Noam, his partner Dikla Arava, and her son Tomer.
During the attack, Noam was shot in the leg, and family members were interrogated regarding their identities.
Reports indicate that several family members were killed during the raid.
Tomer was forced by the militants, under threat of violence, to knock on neighbors' doors and urge them to come outside.
Ultimately, Noam, Tomer, and Dikla were all killed during the incident.
Video footage of Dafna and Ela was disseminated shortly after their capture, illustrating their condition in Hamas custody.
Both sisters were released as part of the first hostage release agreement after spending 51 days in captivity.
During her speech at the closing conference of the Teen Spirit program, Dafna provided a candid account of the harassment she faced while in captivity.
Dafna recalled a particular terrorist who consistently assaulted her, stating, "He said he would release everyone but me, intending to marry me.
He insisted on accompanying me to the shower, but I did not allow him."
Her abduction occurred while Dafna and her eight-year-old sister, Ela, were at home with their father Noam, his partner Dikla Arava, and her son Tomer.
During the attack, Noam was shot in the leg, and family members were interrogated regarding their identities.
Reports indicate that several family members were killed during the raid.
Tomer was forced by the militants, under threat of violence, to knock on neighbors' doors and urge them to come outside.
Ultimately, Noam, Tomer, and Dikla were all killed during the incident.
Video footage of Dafna and Ela was disseminated shortly after their capture, illustrating their condition in Hamas custody.
Both sisters were released as part of the first hostage release agreement after spending 51 days in captivity.
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