Arbel Yehoud

Arbel Yehoud, 30, was taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, alongside her partner, Ariel Cunio. After 482 days in captivity, Arbel was released on Jan. 30, 2025.

Hamas kidnapped us together, held us apart for over a year — and now we’re starting over

Antisemitism Exposed February 11

Hamas kidnapped us together, held us apart for over a year — and now we’re starting over

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, former Hamas hostages Arbel Yehoud and Ariel Cunio recount their Oct. 7 kidnapping, months in captivity, and how hope — and each other — kept them unbroken.