{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685a901e73e8be408f2d9df7/6866754b4348b6cf363b2c01?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Former Hamas Hostage | Tal Shoham meets Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/685a901e73e8be408f2d9df7/1751545148958-06072f1f-be1a-43d9-9203-efd22e995408.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, triggering a brutal war that continues to reshape the region. Among those kidnapped and taken to Gaza was Tal Shoham, a father, husband, and one of the few adult Israeli men to be released alive after 505 days in Hamas captivity.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>In this extraordinary interview, recorded in Tel Aviv, the Chief Rabbi hears Tal’s story of survival, quiet resistance, and the enduring human spirit. Shoham shares chilling details of life under Hamas rule in Gaza, the psychological toll of captivity, and the strength it took to hold on to hope.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Set against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing war with Iranian-backed terror groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, this conversation offers rare insight into the personal cost of a con</em>fl<em>ict fuelled by Tehran’s in</em>fl<em>uence.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>This episode is a vital listen for anyone seeking to understand the human impact of the Israel-Hamas con</em>fl<em>ict.</em></p>","author_name":"Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis"}