The Fight for Freedom: One Woman's Campaign Amid Ongoing Gaza Hostage Crisis**

Ilana Gritzewsky's release from Hamas captivity has not brought peace as her partner remains a hostage, compelling her to advocate for others trapped in the conflict.**

More than 15 months after her release from Hamas captivity, Ilana Gritzewsky grapples with the unshakable reality that her partner is still imprisoned. Ilana, who was kidnapped during a Hamas assault on October 7, 2023, is now fervently campaigning for the release of other captives in Gaza, including her partner, Matan Zangauker, and several men she last saw while held captive.

The couple's abduction, alongside nearly 250 others, during an attack on their home in the Israeli border village of Nir Oz marks the beginning of a traumatic saga. Presently, only about 24 hostages are believed to remain in Gaza, a situation that has heightened as Israel has resumed military operations aiming to apply pressure on Hamas for their release.

Ilana’s experience of violence and abuse during her captivity has left indelible scars, making her aware that her own healing must be postponed until other hostages are freed. Despite her struggles, she remains resolute in advocating for those left behind, focusing not only on her partner but also on the plight of others she met in captivity.

As negotiations for ceasefires stagnate, the situation becomes increasingly perilous for the hostages still seen as pawns in a larger geopolitical game. Ilana's harrowing journey continues as she fights for the freedom of her loved one and others still in Hamas's grip.