"Mia Schem Recounts 'Hellish' Captivity in Gaza After Release"

Mia Schem, an Israeli-French woman, recounted her traumatic experience as a hostage in the Gaza Strip, where she was subjected to inappropriate touching and lived in fear for weeks. She was captured during a Hamas attack on a music festival in southern Israel, which resulted in over 300 deaths. Schem was held in a house under constant surveillance and faced harsh conditions, including food deprivation. Israeli authorities have highlighted the use of sexual violence in the attack, criticizing the international community's response. Schem was released during a cease-fire but remains haunted by her experience and concerned for those still in captivity.