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Similarly, 24-year-old Aviatar (or Evitar)—rescued after being kidnapped from a festival in southern Israel—appeared visibly changed. Before his captivity, he was a vibrant young man; however, a released Hamas video depicted him gaunt, emaciated, and looking almost unrecognizable—a reminder of the brutal conditions he endured. Today, he arrived at a hospital, smiling and waving, his appearance slightly improved, a testament to his survival and resilience.