Ex-hostage Evyatar David details struggles with PTSD, a year after Hamas forced him to dig own grave
Former hostage Evyatar David, who spent over two years in Hamas captivity in Gaza, revealed that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder that brings him back to the tunnels and the daily battle for survival he faced.David, who has barely spoken publicly since his October 2025 release, recounted part of his ordeal on Channel 12’s “Uvda” program aired Thursday evening, alongside his good friend and fellow hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal. David is remembered for being starved by his captors and forced to dig his own grave as part of a propaganda video published by the Palestinian terror group.“After more than two years in captivity, I was sure that after what I’ve been through, nothing would be beyond me,” David wrote on social media before “Uvda” was broadcast.“I went to dance at the Nova [festival], and in one moment my life was turned upside down. I was kidnapped and put in…
Evyatar David, a former hostage held by Hamas in Gaza for over two years, recently revealed his ongoing struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on Channel 12’s “Uvda” program. David, released in October 2025, recounted the harrowing experience of being starved and forced to dig his own grave for a Hamas propaganda video. He described the physical and emotional toll, stating, “This is the grave I think I’m going to be buried in.” Despite receiving immense support upon his return, David acknowledged that “complete rehabilitation is a different battle” and is seeking public assistance for his recovery journey.
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