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Andrea Bocelli writes heartfelt letter to 85-year-old former hostage

Bocelli’s music gave Yaffa Adar hope during her time in Hamas captivity

December 22, 2023 10:33
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Released hostage Yaffa Adar, 85, received a heartwarming letter from Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli when he learned that Adar sang his music to herself whilst in Hamas captivity.

ByEliana Jordan, Eliana Jordan

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During an airing of Channel 12’s Uvda investigation programme last week, released hostage Yaffa Adar, 85, explained how the music of Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli helped her endure 49 days in Hamas captivity.

“Every morning, I’d sing Bocelli to myself and say, ‘God, maybe this will bring a good day. Maybe today will bring [my release],’” she said.

Adar’s story reached Bocelli, who was so moved by it that he sent her a letter which Adar’s granddaughter read to her on last night’s Uvda programme.

“Dearest Madam Yaffa Adar, I wish I could give you a hug!” the letter began.