WATCH: Arbel Yehoud and Ariel Cunio reveal details from their horrific time in Hamas captivity

During her captivity in Gaza, Arbel Yehoud attempted suicide three times and endured repeated sexual assault in isolation, while Ariel Cunio was held separately in harsh confinement, uncertain if they would ever see each other again.

Captivity Survivor Arbel Yehud showed rare courage this evening and opened a small crack into her personal hell , the one we feared most , Arbel broke our hearts and left no eye dry as she shared that she endured sexual abuse throughout her captivity , yet still cannot fully… pic.twitter.com/dLCy5a5y4F

— Iris (@streetwize) February 13, 2026

Captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and Arbel Yehud fell in love in Kibbutz Nir Oz . On OCT 7 they were both abducted and held in Gaza for 2 years .

Now they are back together . And give their first interview to @N12News :

Ariel shared : ״Children in Gaza walk like gangs with… pic.twitter.com/AbxLKczpAL

— Iris (@streetwize) February 13, 2026

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