Ziv Berman celebrates first year of freedom: "I'm here to stay"

Former hostage Ziv Berman marked one year since his release from Hamas captivity, sharing mixed feelings of joy and survivor's guilt. In an Instagram post, he recounted the past year, dealing with hardship, fulfilling dreams, and a new relationship. He emphasized that nothing is taken for granted, ending with a message of staying and hope.

Former hostage Ziv Berman, a resident of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, marked one year since his release from Hamas captivity. In a post on his Instagram account, he shared mixed feelings: alongside joy over freedom and achievements, he grapples with moments of survivor's guilt. Berman recounted the past year, which included travels around the world, sadness, crying, joy, and even dancing. He noted that he managed to fall in love with an amazing woman who supports him and loves him with true love. However, he admitted that some of the good moments are accompanied by a sense of guilt for having survived while others did not. Berman emphasized that wherever he went, he made sure to commemorate his fallen comrades, the wounded in spirit, and the soldiers still on the battlefield. In conclusion, he thanked for the good and the bad, stating that nothing is taken for granted. He ended with an unequivocal message: "I am here, and here to stay." The post reflects the complex personal journey of a former hostage, one year after release.