Moran Stella Yanai endured a harrowing 54-day captivity in Gaza after being captured by Hamas gunmen in October 2022. The 40-year-old jewellery designer recounted her ordeal in a recent interview, describing the terrifying moments when she was seized while hiding in a potato field and the subsequent ordeal she faced. Yanai was moved to seven different locations during her captivity and faced constant threats of violence, but she remained resilient and protected her own story. Yanai’s account sheds light on the horrors endured by hostages in Gaza, including sexual assault and psychological torture.