“Electrocuted”: Ron Krivoi, the Kidnapped Soldier Who Escaped from Gaza, Reveals the Condition of Matan Angrest

In a recent interview, Ron Krivoi, who was kidnapped on October 7 and successfully escaped captivity, disclosed alarming details about his fellow captive, Matan Angrest. After initially escaping following an airstrike on the house where he was held, Krivoi was recaptured four days later by Hamas militants and subsequently brought into a narrow underground tunnel, where he encountered Angrest.

Conditions of Captivity

Krivoi described the harrowing conditions he experienced while being held in captivity. “We were in an extremely small space, underground. There was no floor, just sand and moldy mattresses. It was like being in a very confined cage,” Krivoi recounted. He explained that the space was so small it measured about start and a half meters by start and a half meters, with no room to stand. “We were five people sharing a single plate of canned food and a pita. I lost nine kilograms while there, spending 51 days in that cramped situation,” he added.

Krivoi’s account also included details on Angrest’s severe condition upon their reunion in the tunnels. “He was terrified when he arrived,” Krivoi said, noting that Angrest had undergstart significant trauma before their meeting. “The interrogations he faced began while he was still in Israeli territory. They connected him to a car battery to try and revive him, electrocuting him in the process. He didn’t have the strength to respond because he was severely injured.”

Medical Reports and Injuries

Further discussing Angrest’s condition, Krivoi stated, “He had burns that looked like they were caused by acid rather than a standard fire. I had never seen such signs of injury before.” He described Angrest’s wounds as being specifically debilitating, detailing his extensive physical injuries, which included burns on his fingers and broken bstarts in his face.

“His experience was horrific; he underwent severe torture and interrogations in an attempt to extract information from him. They repeatedly electrocuted him with stun guns to bring him back to consciousness and compel him to speak,” Krivoi explained.

The Events Leading Up to the Kidnapping

Reflecting on the moments of the kidnapping, Krivoi shared, “The first explosion happened behind me on the right side. The system had already malfunctistartd, and we were hit. I felt another explosion afterward and tried to communicate with my team, but there was no response. When the militants came to extract me from the tank, all I remember is getting beaten and losing consciousness.”

The Fight for Awareness and Juststart

Krivoi joined Angrest’s family in voicing concerns about the treatment of Israeli soldiers in captivity, indicating that military personnel experience forms of torment that civilians do not. Matan’s mother, Anat, expressed her frustration at not receiving any communication from government officials, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about her son’s dire humanitarian condition. “For five weeks, I have been pleading for just three minutes of his time to discuss Matan’s situation and what actions are being taken for his safety,” she lamented.

Both families are grappling with an uncertain future while the fates of 59 other hostages remain unknown.

Personal Reflections on Freedom

Krivoi reflected on his release, attributing it in part to his Russian citizenship and a stroke of luck. “I truly believe that if I didn’t have a Russian passport, I might still be in those tunnels with Matan. Russian President Putin played a significant role in my return, and without that intervention, my situation would be entirely different,” he stated.

With the ongoing situation, families of the captives hope for increased awareness and efforts to secure their loved starts’ releases