Former Hamas Hostage Mia Schem Announces Engagement to Childhood Friend

One year after her release from captivity, Schem shares news of her engagement and continues advocacy for hostages still held in Gaza.

Mia Schem, a 22-year-old French-Israeli woman, was held hostage by Hamas for 54 days after being abducted during the October 7, 2023, attack at the Tribe of Nova music festival.
Schem announced her engagement to childhood friend Yinon Hassan, 24, during a proposal in Caesarea, Israel, marking the first anniversary of her release.
Speculation about their engagement began in August 2024 when Schem participated in a wedding dress campaign, openly displaying scars from her captivity and injuries.
During her time in captivity, Schem was shot in the arm, confined in a cage, and featured in Hamas propaganda videos, where she was coerced into praising her captors' actions.
Since her release, Schem has become a vocal advocate for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, sharing her story to raise awareness and urging global action.