The family of freed American hostage Keith Siegel said he was deprived of both food and sunlight during his 15-months hell.
Now, the 65-year-old North Carolina native is eager to help the hostages still under Hamas captivity in any way he can.
Shir Siegel told reporters Monday that her father, who was freed on Saturday, was kept in inhumane conditions for 484 days by the terrorists, which caused him to lose a drastic amount of weight.
“My father went through something that no person should ever have to go through,” she said.
Aviva Siegel, Keith’s wife, thanked President Donald Trump for pushing for her husband’s release as part of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal, allowing them to reunite after Hamas kidnapped both of them during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack.
“I didn’t know if I’ll ever see Keith again, and I didn’t know if they’re going to kill me or they’re going to kill Keith,” Aviva, who was released during a previous hostage swap, said.
“This reunion was made possible thanks to President Trump. Your brave actions have brought Keith back to us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you,” she added.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
With Post wires
