Rom Braslavsky, freed from Hamas captivity, shared a social media post detailing his decision to remove a tattoo as part of a spiritual and physical closure. He said terrorists forced him to hide the tattoo during his captivity, and he now cites the biblical prohibition on tattoos.
Rom Braslavsky, released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, shared a video on social media Wednesday explaining his decision to remove a tattoo from his arm. He cited the verse 'You shall not make any tattoo marks on yourselves' (Leviticus 19:28) and said the removal symbolized his return to Judaism and freedom. Braslavsky recounted that during his captivity, Hamas terrorists forced him to wear a thick jacket to hide the tattoo, fearing it would reveal his Jewish identity. The Zioneer previously reported on Braslavsky's statements about finding faith in Gaza and being threatened by a guard minutes before his release.
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