Amit Soussana

Amit Soussana (born September 9, 1983) is an Israeli lawyer who was abducted and taken hostage by Hamas during the Kfar Aza massacre in the larger October 7 attacks. She was released on November 20, 2023, amidst the beginning of the Gaza war. She was the first Israeli hostage to come forward about being sexually assaulted in captivity.

Early life Amit Soussana was born on September 9, 1983. She was raised in Sderot and had two older sisters, Shira and Liat. She obtained an LLB from Sapir College. She has been a licensed member of the Israeli Bar Association since 2014. She was employed by Luzzatto & Luzzatto, Attorneys and Patent Attorneys from 2015 to 2024. She was injured during her abduction, and upon her release was found to have several facial fractures along with bruising on her knee and back. In mid-November, Soussana and six other hostages were moved to a tunnel. On June 17, 2024, Soussana met with U.S. vice president Kamala Harris at the White House at a screening of Screams Before Silence. On October 23, 2024, Soussana testified about her sexual assault in front of the United Nations Security Council. In March 2025, Soussana was presented with the International Women of Courage Award by the United States Department of State due to her advocacy.