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'We were naive' about Hamas, Israeli ex-hostage Shoshan Haran says

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Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran stated in a 2026 interview that she and her captors were naive regarding Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack. She described refusing to show weakness during her 50-day captivity in Gaza and dismissed genocide accusations as a lie, citing her late husband's final words as motivation.

Key points

• Shoshan Haran, a former Israeli hostage held in Gaza for 50 days, claimed she and her captors were naive about Hamas prior to the October 7, 2023 attack.
• Haran described her refusal to show weakness during captivity and dismissed genocide accusations as a lie, referencing her late husband's last words as a driving force.

Context and limitations

The account originates from a 2026 interview with FRANCE 24 and relies on Haran's personal recollection rather than verified historical records.

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