The Life and Death of the Oldest Hostage in Gaza

Obituary, Jewish History
Written By Laura Chambers

Shlomo Mantzur, born in Baghdad in 1938, fled Iraq as a child and settled in Israel, becoming a carpenter and devoted family man.

On October 7, 2023, at 85, he was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Kissufim during a Hamas attack. Mantzur rarely spoke of his past, focusing on his family and community.

His abduction highlighted the enduring complexities of Middle Eastern history and the personal stories intertwined within it.

Read Original Article: The Free Press

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Laura Chambers
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