Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov described a turning point during his captivity when he turned to God and said, 'Father, here I am. I am in Your hands. Do what You want.' He said he immediately felt warmth and light in the darkness.
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive in Gaza, shared a deeply personal account of a spiritual turning point during his ordeal. According to a statement published Saturday night, Shem Tov said he reached a moment of complete surrender to God, reciting 'Father, here I am. I am in Your hands. Do what You want.' He described the sensation that followed as warmth and light amid the darkness. The quote adds to previous testimony from Shem Tov about the resilience and faith that sustained him during captivity. The Zioneer reported earlier on his release and first interview following his return to Israel.
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