Maya (21) and Itay Regev (18) were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during an attack in southern Israel, with Maya frantically calling their father as they were abducted.

Despite the hardships, their father never gave up hope, receiving a mysterious call from "a child of G-d." Their experience in Gaza, marked by severe injuries and brutal conditions, was harrowing.

While in captivity, Maya and Itay communicated through notes, providing each other with emotional support. They were among over 100 hostages freed during a ceasefire in late November, but their friend Omer Shem Tov remains in captivity. Their story highlights the trauma of hostage situations, the ongoing efforts to secure the release of those still held and the importance in faith in God.

Special thanks to Young Israel of Woodmere for their support in raising awareness about their plight.

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00:00 Start
01:20 Our Story
02:47 The Phone Call from Hell
03:32 Dad's perspective
05:35 What Goes Through a Father's Head
06:58 The Key to Survival
08:42 The Miracle Call
11:43 Rabbi Shay Translates
13:01 I Believe in God
14:35 Maya's Story in Gaza
16:41 Saying Goodbye
18:24 Meeting Guy in the Hospital
20:23 Making Kiddush
23:31 We Want Omer & 100 Others
25:50 .Am Yisrael Chai Song
28:11 Everyone Dancing