Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov's condition: The challenges of living with celiac disease
it is believed that Shem Tov did not receive gluten-free food while in Gaza, which may have exacerbated his condition, adding to the challenges of his recovery.
Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, is released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)ByDR. ITAY GALUpdated:
