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Tel Aviv play recounts Aviva and Keith Siegel’s captivity in Gaza
Veteran actors Moni Moshonov and Sandra Sade performed a play about former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel at Habima National Theater in Tel Aviv.
The real-life couple portrayed the Siegels, who were taken from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
The play follows the couple’s capture and first 51 days in captivity in Gaza.
Aviva was released in November 2023, while Keith remained in captivity alone until his release in February 2025.
The script draws on details of their lives and includes moments of humor alongside fear and grief.
The reading was part of a memorial project about the October 7 attack and was staged on October 6 and 7.
After a performance, the Siegels, actors and playwright gathered onstage with the project’s initiator and director.
A Tel Aviv stage reading recounts the captivity of former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel.
Veteran actors and real-life couple Moni Moshonov and Sandra Sade performed “Love at the Edge of the Tunnel” at Habima National Theater.
The play follows the Siegels from the eve of the October 7, 2023, attack through their captivity in Gaza and Keith’s release in February 2025.
It was staged on October 6 and 7 as part of a memorial project remembering the October 7 attack.
- Who
- Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel are portrayed by actors Moni Moshonov and Sandra Sade.
- What
- A stage reading recounts the couple’s capture and captivity in Gaza.
- When
- It was staged on October 6 and 7, 2026.
- Where
- Habima National Theater in Tel Aviv.
- Why
- It was part of a memorial project to remember the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
When we met Aviva and Keith, we returned home on a cloud because we met people like this
We live in a nation with these kinds of amazing people
The play begins with the Siegels returning home from a holiday visit with their children.
The Siegels were taken hostage in their car from Kibbutz Kfar Aza to Gaza.
Aviva Siegel was released from captivity.
Keith Siegel was released from captivity.
The play was staged at Habima National Theater in Tel Aviv.
- Venue
- Habima National Theater, Tel Aviv
- Performers
- Moni Moshonov and Sandra Sade
- Playwright
- Michal Aharoni
- Aviva Siegel’s release
- November 21, 2023
- Keith Siegel’s release
- February 2025
- Performances
- October 6 and 7, 2026
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