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flag Matan Angrest, sole survivor of Israeli tank crew, recounts 738 days of torture and interrogation by Hamas after the Oct. 7 attack.

flag Matan Angrest, the sole survivor of his Israeli tank crew during the October 7 Hamas attack near Nahal Oz, revealed in a February 26, 2026, interview that he was tortured and interrogated for 738 days. flag Held captive in underground tunnels and above-ground locations, he endured electrocution, burns, and prolonged questioning about classified military information, including his tank’s capabilities. flag Angrest, part of the 7th Armored Brigade, said he learned his three crewmates were killed and taken into Gaza through terrorist radio chatter. flag He described resisting interrogation, using misdirection to protect sensitive data, and forming a bond with fellow hostage Gali Berman. flag His account, aired by Channel 12’s Uvda, detailed the chaos of the attack, a warning from his commander, and the final moments before capture, highlighting the psychological toll and resilience under extreme duress.

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