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Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says

p>  17 hours ago Michael Shuval, BBC Arabic, Jerusalem  and  Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save EPA/Shutterstock Released Israeli hostage Evyatar David gestures to crowds as he returns to his home in Kfar Saba, central Israel The father of a released Israeli hostage who was forced to dig his own grave in a Gazan tunnel by Hamas has told the BBC his son's health is "improving every day". Avishai David was speaking after his 24-year-old son Evyatar David and two other freed hostages - Guy Gilboa Dalal and Eitan Mor - were discharged from hospital to a hero's welcome at their homes on Sunday. Usman "I can't explain how happy it makes me feel to see him growing back to his old self," the father added. In August, two months before Evyatar's release,  Hamas had posted a video showing him emaciated in a narrow concrete tunnel  - a move that drew condemnation from Israel and many Western leaders. Other A still showing ...

Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To 10 Years

 

Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To 10 Years

Portugal’s government voted to extend residency requirements to 10 years for citizenship, from five, reshaping the path for American expats on a golden visa or digital nomad visa. Here’s what to know.

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 Alex Ledsom is a France-based contributor who covers travel.

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Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says

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