The released prisoner "Yohavd Lifshitz" spoke about her arrest experience in Gaza, emphasizing that the inefficiency of the Israeli army exposed her and others to what they experienced on October 7: "When we arrived in Gaza, they initially told us that they believe in the Quran and would not harm us. They said they would treat us like those around them. We were under strict guard, and a medic and a doctor came to ensure we had the medications we always took. They were very concerned about the health aspect, and we had a doctor attached who came every two or three days to check on us."
She added, "They took responsibility and ensured that we received our medications, and if there were no equivalent medications available, they made sure to give us alternative ones. They were very kind and made sure we ate well; we ate the same food as them. We were treated well, and they paid attention to every detail. They had women with us who understood the meaning of feminine hygiene, ensuring we had everything we needed. Hamas had planned everything well in advance and provided us with everything we needed, including shampoo and conditioner."
She concluded, "The incompetence of the army and the Shabak harmed us a lot. We were sacrificial lambs for the government."
