Feels 'unreal': Best friend of released Israeli hostage speaks out

Hostage Situation & Rescue - After 738 days, 20 living hostages returned home [1] - 28 dead bodies of hostages taken on October 7 were recovered, with 90% of them being civilians [4] - One hostage, Yseph, was taken during the Nova Festival massacre [2][3] Personal Impact & Trauma - A survivor of the Nova Festival massacre experienced the event as a nightmare [7] - The survivor is now dedicated to mental health advocacy and support for PTSD sufferers [7][8] - The survivor's foundation provides mental health services and seeks support for those struggling with PTSD [7][8] Event Details & Context - The Nova Festival was attacked by Hamas, resulting in civilian casualties [3] - The attack involved RPG explosions targeting civilians at a party [3] - The survivor compared the event to a hypothetical terrorist attack in Boston, highlighting the scale of the massacre and hostage situation [6]