The Rubin Report Chilling Details of How Hamas Treated Hostages in Captivity
Oct 7, 2025
Moran Stella Yanai, a jewelry designer and October 7 hostage survivor, shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped by Hamas at the Nova Music Festival. She recounts the chaos of the terror attack, her desperate escape attempts, and the brutal treatment she faced during 54 days of captivity. Moran discusses the mental resilience required to survive, the manipulation by her captors, and her powerful message of peace and the importance of bringing all hostages home. Her story is a testament to hope and the enduring human spirit.
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Mistaken As A Soldier
- After initial capture, Moran was taken to a hospital where Hamas militants crowded a room and later treated her as a suspected soldier because of her green clothing.
- That misidentification intensified interrogation and abuse during captivity.
Caring For Young Hostages
- Moran met an 18-year-old girl taken from her home and felt compelled to protect and mother her during captivity.
- They were forbidden to speak, cry, or sing for three days, forcing silent communication and caregiving roles.
Mind As Last Refuge
- Moran kept mental freedom and faith as her sole personal possessions while captors took names and liberty.
- She credits will to live and communication skills for survival under constant abuse.