Former hostage Karina Ariev completes IDF service, five months after being freed from Gaza

Surviving Hamas captivity, Karina Ariev completes her service in the IDF and honors her fallen comrades in an emotional Instagram post.

Karina Ariev has completed her 3 years of service in the IDF after being freed from captivity in Gaza.

Karina Ariev has completed her 3 years of service in the IDF after being freed from captivity in Gaza.

(photo credit: SCREENSHOT VIA INSTAGRAM)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JULY 8, 2025 11:28

Updated: JULY 8, 2025 17:16

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