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‘ Hamas shot me at point-blank range’: Israeli hostage recounts her October 7 abduction into Gaza
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Mia Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli woman, was shot in the arm by Hamas during the October 7 attacks and held hostage for 55 days. Nearly three years later, she recounts her abduction to journalist Caspar Barnes. The account highlights the personal trauma and the ongoing impact of the attacks.
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Mia Schem was shot at point-blank range, causing physical harm.
Mia Schem is a 21-year-old Israeli woman.
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Mia Schem was held hostage by Hamas for 55 days.
The Independent- Mia Schem was shot at point-blank range, causing physical harm.
- She was held hostage for 55 days, a violation of human rights.
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Loaded language removedDuring the 7 October attacks, Hamas shot 21-year-old Mia Schem in the arm and held her hostage for 55 days. Nearly three years later, she tells Caspar Barnes why she never gave up
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Mia Schem was held hostage by Hamas for 55 days.
The IndependentMia Schem recounts her abduction nearly three years after the October 7 attacks.
The IndependentMia Schem is a 21-year-old Israeli woman.
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