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Hostages’ long-lasting mental and physical scars of Gaza captivity are treated at ‘Returnees Ward’

JL;DR SUMMARY In the aftermath of being taken hostage by terrorists in Gaza, Israeli returnees face enduring physical and psychological challenges. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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GazaIdfCommunity SupportMental HealthTraumaHostagesRehabilitationPhysical HealthBeilinson HospitalPost Traumatic Recovery

Places mentioned

Petah Tikva, Central District, Israel
"Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, in central Israel, has treated and continues to treat hostages released in the ceasefire."
Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Freed hostage Romi Gonen, who was treated at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, shared this week that she is undergoing a second surgery on her hand."

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