Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is ‘growing back to his old self’, father says

Evyatar David, one of several Israeli hostages recently released from Hamas captivity, is showing daily improvements in his health, according to his father. The positive update follows his discharge from the hospital, along with two other freed individuals, marking a significant step in their recovery journey. David’s ordeal included unimaginable suffering, notably being forced to dig his own grave during his time as a hostage. Despite the severe trauma endured, his father shared that Evyatar is now “growing back to his old self,” reflecting a hopeful return to normalcy for the former captive.