Who are the hostages freed during the Israel-Hamas conflict?

Idan Shtivi

Age 28

Idan Shtivi, 28, was killed when Hamas fighters stormed the Nova music festival on October 7, according to Israeli authorities.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Idan arrived at the festival early in the morning on October 7. He was meant to photograph his friends who were performing and leading workshops – but he never made it inside the venue.

“When the attack began, Idan helped a young man and woman he had just met escape from the site — a selfless act that ultimately led to his abduction,” the forum said in a statement.

Friends and family described Idan as a “true gentleman, a genuine and generous soul, always putting others before himself and caring for everybody’s best interests.”

The forum said that Idan and his partner Stav had adopted a dog and were set to move in together just before he was killed.

“We talked about how our home would look, and in the end, I entered the apartment alone and hoped every day that he would return to me,” Stav said in a statement posted on the forum’s official Instagram account.

Ilan Weiss

Age 56

Ilan Weiss was 56 when he was killed while trying to defend kibbutz Be’eri from the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, according to the Israeli government. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement that he was the deputy head of the kibbutz emergency response team.

Ilan’s wife and daughter, Shiri and Noga, were kidnapped from Be’eri during the attack and were released during the first ceasefire in November that year. At the time, it was believed that Weiss might still be alive. But in January 2024, kibbutz Be’eri announced that Ilan had been killed during the attack on the community and his body taken into Gaza.

The forum said Ilan was a “devoted family man — humble, principled, and a dedicated father to his daughters.”

“He loved hosting guests, tending his garden, and enjoying a beer. On weekends, he would go mountain biking with his brother-in-law Gil Boyum, a fellow member of the kibbutz emergency team who was also killed (during the attack),” the forum said.

Ofra Keidar

Age 71

Ofra Keidar, from kibbutz Be’eri, was killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The 71-year-old’s body was taken to Gaza, where it had been held until the Israeli military recovered it in June 2025.

Ofra’s husband was also killed in Hamas’ attack.

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, Ofra worked at a dairy farm for 30 years, caring for newborn calves. Later, she moved to a local petting zoo, where she worked for 15 years.

“Anyone who visited her home could see her greatest loves, aside from her family – her dogs, especially poodles, and tending to her garden and houseplants,” the forum said.

She had three children and seven grandchildren, according to the forum.

Shay Levinson

Age 19

Shay Levinson, a dual German-Israeli national and tank commander, was killed in combat on October 7, according to the Israeli military. The 19-year-old’s body was then taken to Gaza.

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, Shay, from Givat Avni in the Lower Galilee, was an “outstanding player” on a volleyball team “that serves as a model for Jewish-Arab cooperation.”

“Shay chose to forgo the opportunity to receive active athlete status and instead chose meaningful combat service in the IDF,” the forum said in a statement. Shay was a quiet and exceptional man, it added, as well as ambitious and driven.

Yonatan Samerano

Age 21

Yonatan Samerano, 21, from Tel Aviv, was killed by Hamas militants at the Nova music festival. His body was then taken to Gaza, where it was held until June 2025.

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, Yonatan was a talented DJ and was always surrounded by friends.

“Even at his young age, he was an entrepreneur at heart and a savvy businessman who dreamed of developing his career in event production,” the organization said.

Aviv Atzili

Age 49

Aviv Atzili was killed on October 7, 2023. His body was then taken to Gaza, according to the Israeli military. He was a reservist in the military and a member of the security team at kibbutz Nir Oz, where he lived.

Aviv’s wife Liat Beinin, an Israeli-American dual citizen, was kidnapped and subsequently released from Hamas captivity during the first ceasefire in 2023. The couple had three children together, according to the Israeli government.

Yair Yaakov

Age 59

Yair Yaakov was killed by Islamic Jihad militants during the Hamas-led terror attack on October 7, 2023, Israeli authorities said. Yair, who was 59, was killed in kibbutz Nir Oz and his body taken into Gaza. His remains were recovered by the Israeli military in June 2025.

His partner, Meirav Tal, and two of his children were taken hostage and subsequently released during a ceasefire.

Nattapong Pinta

Age 35

Nattapong Pinta was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz where he had been working in agriculture, according to an Israeli military official. The official said the military believed that he was killed during the first months of captivity.

Nattapong was a husband and father working in Israel to support his family in Thailand, the official said.

Gadi Haggai

Age 72

Gadi Haggai, an Israeli-American, was killed by Hamas alongside his wife Judi Weinstein Haggai near their home in kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023. Their family did not know what happened to them, only finding out they were dead several months after the attack.

Hamas took their bodies into Gaza and held them until they were recovered by the Israeli military in June 2025.

Their kibbutz said in a statement that Gadi was known as “a sharp-minded man, a gifted wind instrument player since the age of three, deeply connected to the land, a chef and advocate of healthy vegan nutrition and sports.”

Judi Weinstein Haggai

Age 70

Judi Weinstein Haggai was 70 when she and her husband Gadi Haggai were killed by Hamas near their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Their family did not know what happened to them, only finding out they were dead several months later.

In a statement released after the Israeli military announced the bodies of the couple had been recovered, the kibbutz remembered Judi as “a poet, entrepreneur, creative spirit, and devoted advocate for peace and coexistence.”

Edan Alexander

Age 21

The 19-year-old Israeli-American was serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) near Gaza when he was kidnapped. In November 2024, Hamas released a video of Edan begging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-US President-elect Donald Trump for his release.

Edan’s mother, Yael Alexander, said her son has a “beautiful smile” and described him as an outgoing, fun person. “He loves to be with friends. He loves to party. He loves to be at the beach. He loves to go to restaurants.”

Itzhak Elgarat

Age 68

Itzhak Elgarat was 68 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz. His body was returned to Israel as part of the January 2025 ceasefire deal. It is unclear when he died.

The kibbutz said Itzhak “came to Nir Oz following his brother and was a beloved figure in the community.”

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described him as someone who “has savored life to its fullest.”

“Having lived in Denmark for many years, he was a world traveler, nature enthusiast, and devoted Maccabi Tel Aviv football fan,” the forum said.

He was a Danish and Israeli citizen and his brother Dani Elgarat has been a vocal critic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he was not doing enough to secure the release of the hostages.

Ohad Yahalomi

Age 48

Ohad Yahalomi was 48 when he was abducted from kibbutz Nir Oz. His son, Eitan Yahalomi, 12, was also kidnapped. Eitan was released as part of the November 2023 ceasefire deal.

Ohad, a French-Israeli citizen, was described by his family as “an energetic person, jogs every morning, swims, and travels around the country.”

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Yahalomi was a “an avid nature enthusiast” who worked as a park ranger and authored a field guide about Israeli scorpions.

His body was returned to Israel as part of the January 2025 ceasefire deal.

Tsachi Idan

Age 48

Tsachi Idan was 48 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nahal Oz. The kibbutz said Tsachi’s daughter, Maayan, was murdered by Hamas in front of his eyes on October 7.

He worked in the tech industry and was described by the kibbutz as “a humble and kind-hearted person, always ready to lend a hand with a smile and a joke.”

“A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed soccer, volleyball, and tennis, and was a loyal Hapoel Tel Aviv fan,” it added.

Shlomo Mantzur

Age 85

Shlomo Mantzur was 85 when Hamas-led militants attacked his home in kibbutz Kissufim in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

The Israeli military announced on February 11, 2025 that Shlomo was killed during the terror attack, adding that it was able to confirm his death “based on intelligence gathered in recent months.”

Shlomo’s body was taken by the attackers and was held in Gaza until February 26, when Hamas released his remains as part of the ceasefire deal.

“Shlomo was much more than a community member — he was a father, a grandfather, a true friend, and the beating heart of Kissufim,” the kibbutz said in a statement following the announcement of his death.

Shlomo’s family and friends described him as a “keen collector of coins, postcards and stamps” and “husband to Mazal, grandfather to 12 grandchildren, father to 5 children, and eldest brother to 5 siblings.”

Eliya Cohen

Age 27

Eliya Cohen was 26 when he was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. His family said he was a student at Tel Aviv University and was planning to propose to his girlfriend, Ziv Abud, who was with him at the festival. They got separated during the attack. Ziv survived by hiding beneath the dead bodies of her friends and Eliya was kidnapped into Gaza.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Eliya is a resident of Tzur Hadassah and has three younger sisters. “Known for his zest for life, love of travel, and fondness for people, he worked in marketing and real estate after a career as an event producer,” the forum said in a statement.

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Tal Shoham

Age 40

Tal Shoham was 38 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Be'eri. His wife, two young children and mother-in-law were also abducted, but were released in November 2023, as part of the brief ceasefire deal.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Tal managed a team at Be'eri’s printing house.

“Known for his dedication to peace, family, and community, he volunteers with (Israeli emergency service) Magen David Adom, trains dogs, and develops economic forecasting software,” the forum said in a statement.

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Omer Shem Tov

Age 22

Omer Shem Tov was 20 years old when he was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. His family and friends described him as “the funniest guy in the room” who “brings his mom flowers every Friday.”

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said friends and family described him as funny, popular, and always working to make others happy. He is passionate about music and has his own DJ equipment, it added.

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Omer Wenkert

Age 23

Omer Wenkert was 22 when he was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. His family said he was in poor health and needed medication.

His family and friends described Wenkert as “joyous and social.” They said he has “profound love for the culinary arts” and that he “was committed to making a positive difference in the world” through volunteering.

A video of his violent abduction was released by Hamas on social media, showing him with his hands and legs tied, wearing only his underwear on the back of a pickup truck.

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Hisham al-Sayed

Age 37

A Bedouin citizen of Israel, Hisham al-Sayed has been held in Gaza since 2015. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said he independently crossed the border into Gaza in April 2015 and was kidnapped by Hamas.

In June 2022, Hamas released a video showing him lying in bed with an oxygen mask, conscious and alert. The forum said he struggled with mental health challenges.

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Avera Mengistu

Age 38

Avera Mengistu is an Ethiopian-Israeli from the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel. He disappeared after crossing into Gaza in 2014, when he was 28.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said his family had no indication of his condition for nine years, until Hamas released a hostage video of him in January 2023.

The forum said he enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and sharing family meals, particularly traditional Ethiopian cuisine. They said he “shares an extremely close bond with his parents.”

He was one of the six hostages released by Hamas on February 22, 2025.

Shiri Bibas

Age 32

Shiri Bibas was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel with her two sons: four-year old Ariel and Kfir, who was just nine months old at the time. Her husband Yarden was taken into Gaza separately from his family.

A video of the Bibas family’s abduction became one of the symbols of the brutality of the October 7 terror attack. It showed a terrified Shiri clinging tightly to her children wrapped in a blanket, with Ariel still sucking his pacifier.

Shiri and her two boys were not released from Gaza during the temporary truce in late November 2023, even though the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas called for all women and children to be set free.

Hamas said in November 2023 that Shiri and the boys had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, without providing evidence. Israel did not confirm their deaths at that time.

The bodies of Ariel and Kfir were released by Hamas on February 20, 2025, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Shiri’s body was expected to be handed over alongside the bodies of her children. However, the Israeli military said it determined the body handed over as Shiri’s was “an anonymous, unidentified body.” Shiri’s body was subsequently returned a day later.

Yarden Bibas was released by Hamas in February 2025 after 484 days of captivity.

Oded Lifshitz

Age 83

Oded Lifshitz was 83 years old when he and his wife Yocheved Lifshitz were kidnapped from their home in kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.

Yocheved was one of two hostages released by Hamas on October 24, 2023, while Oded remained in captivity.

His body was returned to Israel on February 20, 2025, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Oded’s daughter Sharone Lifschitz told CNN her parents were longtime advocates for peace. In recent years, they were part of a volunteer group of Israelis who would drive Gazans from the border to hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank for treatment.

“My father believed in thinking big and solving the difficult issue… He was very much for the two-state solution,” Lifschitz told CNN. “He believed we can reach agreements with the Palestinians.”

Kfir Bibas

Age 9 months

At just nine months, Kfir Bibas was the youngest hostage kidnapped into Gaza on October 7. Since then, he has become one of the terror attack's most recognizable victims. A photo of him holding a pink elephant toy and looking directly into the camera with a toothless smile has been featured in numerous campaigns and protests around the world.

Kfir was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel alongside his parents Yarden and Shiri, and his then 4-year-old brother Ariel. Shiri was 32 at the time of the attack.

A video of the Bibas family’s abduction became one of the symbols of the brutality of the October 7 terror attack. It showed terrified Shiri clinging tightly to her children wrapped in a blanket, with Ariel still sucking his pacifier.

The two boys and their mother were not released from Gaza during the temporary truce in late November 2023, even though the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas called for all women and children to be set free.

Hamas said in November 2023 that the two Bibas children and their mother were killed in an Israeli airstrike, without providing evidence. Israel did not confirm their deaths until after their bodies were returned to Israel on February 20, 2025, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

The children’s father, Yarden Bibas, was released by Hamas in February 2025 after 484 days of captivity.

Ariel Bibas

Age 4

Ariel Bibas was just four years old when he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel alongside his parents Yarden and Shiri, and his brother Kfir, who was nine months old at the time.

Ariel was a big fan of Batman and was often pictured wearing clothes with pictures of the superhero.

A video of the Bibas family’s abduction became one of the symbols of the brutality of the October 7 terror attack. It showed a terrified Shiri clinging tightly to her children wrapped in a blanket, with Ariel still sucking his pacifier.

The two boys and their mother were not released from Gaza during the temporary truce in late November 2023, even though the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas called for all women and children to be set free.

Hamas said in November 2023 that the two Bibas children and their mother were killed in an Israeli airstrike, without providing evidence. Israel did not confirm their deaths until after their bodies were returned to Israel on February 20, 2025, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

The children’s father, Yarden Bibas, was released by Hamas in February 2025 after 484 days of captivity.

Sagui Dekel-Chen

Age 36

American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 from Kibbutz Nir Oz, while trying to defend the community from its attackers. His wife, Avital, was pregnant with their third child at the time.

The kibbutz said in a statement that Sagui had in the past “established himself as both a social and business entrepreneur.” He was also the co-founder of the Bikurim Youth Village and an avid tennis player.

On the morning of the attack, Sagui had been working in the kibbutz’s machine shop, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. They said he first ensured his family was safe before confronting the militants, which was when he was taken.

Following his release, Sagui embraced his wife and parents in deeply emotional scenes before he was reunited with his children, including his youngest daughter Shahar, who was born while he was in captivity. He was taken to Sheba Medical Center in Israel where video, released by the Israeli government, showed him reuniting with his sisters. “There’s no place like home,” Sagui was heard telling medical staff.

A day later, his wife Avital said, “Sagui hadn't seen daylight since October 7th and didn't know what happened to me and the girls.” She added, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, that “he only learned we were alive the day before his release.”

Alexandre Troufanov

Age 29

A dual Russian-Israeli national, Alexandre Troufanov was 27 when he was taken to Gaza on October 7 from Kibbutz Nir Oz. He was kidnapped along with his grandmother, Irena Tati, his mother, Lena Troufanov, and his girlfriend, Sapir Cohen. The three women were released in a previous deal. His father Vitaly was killed during the attack.

Alexandre’s family and friends described him as someone who has a contagious laugh and can talk for hours. He is a fan of rap music and going to the gym, is always keen to try new foods, and has taught himself English by watching movies. Before his capture he worked as an engineer in Amazon’s cloud division.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group released several videos appearing to show Alexandre, the last one in November.

Upon his release, Alexandre appeared to face some difficulty climbing down some stairs. His family said in a statement on the same day that he had been shot in both legs when he was kidnapped.

"Seeing him today strengthens us and gives us great hope for the long rehabilitation process ahead of him,” his family said, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. “This is a moment of immense relief for us, for his friends, and for everyone who held onto hope and prayed for his return.”

Iair Horn

Age 46

Iair Horn, now 46, was also taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, along with his brother, Eitan, who remains in captivity. Both Iair and his brother are Israeli-Argentine citizens.

He was previously described by the kibbutz as “the dynamo behind the kibbutz's social scene, organizing events for Jewish holidays, running the local pub, and sharing his talents as an amateur radio host and stand-up comedian.”

Following Iair’s release, his family said they can now “breathe a little” but reminded that his brother, Eitan, is still in Gaza and held by Hamas. “Now, we need to bring Eitan back so our family can truly breathe,” the family said in a statement.

Ohad Ben Ami

Age 56

Ohad Ben Ami was 54 when he was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 from his home in kibbutz Be’eri. His wife, Raz Ben Ami, was also kidnapped and was released from Hamas custody in November 2023.

Ohad’s family and friends have described him as “a very romantic man” and “the father of three daughters and husband to an amazing woman.”

They said he likes to play his electric guitar and enjoys picking fruit and vegetables with his friends and cycling.

Ohad and two other hostages were released on February 8, 2025. All three appeared very frail and pale, sparking serious concerns about their health. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it was “horrified by the visible physical and mental condition” of the three men.

Eli Sharabi

Age 52

Eli Sharabi was 51 when he was kidnapped from his home in kibbutz Be’eri. His wife and daughters were murdered on October 7, according to the kibbutz. His brother, Yossi Sharabi, was also kidnapped from kibbutz Be'eri and died in Gaza, the IDF said.

Eli and two other hostages were released on February 8, 2025. All three appeared very frail and pale, sparking serious concerns about their health. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it was “horrified by the visible physical and mental condition” of the three men.

Or Levy

Age 34

Or Levy was 33 when he was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. He was attending the festival with his wife Eynav, who was murdered in the attack.

Or and two other hostages were released on February 8, 2025. All three appeared very frail and pale, sparking serious concerns about their health. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it was “horrified by the visible physical and mental condition” of the three men.

Ofer Kalderon

Age 54

Ofer was 52 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz together with his son Erez, who was 11 at the time, and his daughter Sahar, who was 16. Erez and Sahar were released as part of the ceasefire deal in November 2023.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Ofer is an expert carpenter specializing in kitchen design. They said he has a passion for cycling, hiking and flying model planes.

His family and friends described him as warm, family-oriented and uplifting.

Yarden Bibas

Age 35

Yarden was 33 years old when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel alongside his wife Shiri and his two young sons.

The two boys and their mother were not released from Gaza during the temporary truce in late November 2023, even though the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas called for all women and children to be set free. The boys were the youngest hostages taken into Gaza — Ariel was four at the time and Kfir was just nine months old.

Hamas said at that time, without providing any evidence, that the trio had been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The IDF said it was assessing the claim and has not commented since.

A video of Yarden was released by Hamas a few days later. He appeared to be in extreme distress and was very likely speaking under duress, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the death of his wife and two children.

Israel has never confirmed their deaths, but the military has told relatives that they may not be alive, according to a spokesperson for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Yarden is a welder who “continuously develops his craft through learning new techniques.”

The forum said that he enjoys music and stand-up comedy shows. Friends and family have described him as “sensitive, caring, and good-humored” and said he was “known for his big smile and kind eyes.”

Keith Siegel

Age 65

Keith Siegel, an Israeli-American citizen, was taken from his home in kibbutz Kfar Aza. His wife Aviva, who was kidnapped alongside him, was released in November 2023 as part of the short-lived ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Aviva said later that while they were held captive together, Keith would ask everyone to identify one thing they were thankful for. “Imagine being in the depths of hell and still trying to find one thing each day that you are thankful for,” she said, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, Keith immigrated to Israel from Chapel Hill, North Carolina more than 40 years ago.

The forum said that as an occupational therapist, “he has dedicated his life to helping others, while maintaining his passion for nature and cherishing time spent with his grandchildren.”

A video of Keith in captivity was released by Hamas in April last year. Speaking to CNN last year, Aviva said that Keith looked pale and tired. “He's 65 years old. He was taken from his house with Hamas terrorists in his pajamas, and he's still there, underneath the ground,” she said.

Keith’s mother, Gladys Ruth Siegel, died in December aged 97, the family said.

Arbel Yehoud

Age 30

Arbel was 28 when she and her partner Ariel Cunio were kidnapped from their home in kibbutz Nir Oz. Cunio and his brother David, who was also kidnapped, remain in captivity. Arbel’s brother Dolev was killed on October 7, 2023.

Arbel was not released as part of the short-lived 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

Under the January 2025 ceasefire agreement, Israel expected Arbel, a female civilian hostage, to be among the first hostages to be freed. When she was not released on January 25, Israel delayed the opening of the Netzarim corridor that bisects the Gaza Strip and refused to let Palestinian civilians back into northern Gaza as agreed under the deal.

On the same day, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement said it, not Hamas, was holding Arbel. But the dispute was resolved, and Arbel freed.

Arbel’s friends and family have described her as a devoted aunt, a fan of horseback riding and skateboarding and said she and Cunio had adopted a kitten, called Dude, before they were kidnapped.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum also said that Arbel’s family had been living in the kibbutz for three generations. The forum said she worked at the Center for Technology, Science and Space at the Eshkol Regional Council and had “a deep love for people and nature.”

Agam Berger

Age 20

Israeli soldier Agam was 19 when she was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base – just two days after arriving at the post, her family said. She was one of seven female soldiers kidnapped from the base on October 7, 2023. She was not released as part of the short-lived 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

Agam was the last of the seven taken from the Nahal Oz base to remain in Gaza.

One of the seven, Ori Megidish, was rescued by the IDF on October 30, 2023. Another, Noa Marciano, 19, was killed in Gaza and her body was recovered by the IDF on November 17, 2023. The other four, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag, were released on January 25, 2025.

Agam has played the violin since the age of eight, She has three siblings, including a twin sister, and has in the past volunteered with at-risk youth.

Gadi Moses

Age 80

Gadi was 79 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz. His partner Efrat was killed and several other members of his family, including his partner’s daughter. His two young granddaughters were kidnapped and later released.

The Quds Brigades, the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, released a video in December 2023 showing Gadi and another hostage, Gadi Katzir, speaking in front of the camera, asking the Israeli government to arrange their release.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Gadi frequently lectured on agriculture at the kibbutz. A founding member of the kibbutz's vineyard, he also helped to maintain the community vegetable garden.

His family described him as a devoted family man and a loving grandfather, known for his sociable nature and his belief in human goodness and coexistence.

Surasak Rumnao

Age Unknown

Surasak was one of five Thai citizens released from Gaza on Thursday, January 30. Their release was separate to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that called for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in the first six weeks of the truce.

Thailand has been one of Israel’s biggest sources of migrant labor for decades, with thousands of migrant laborers working in agriculture in Israel’s southern district near the Gaza strip.

Thais were one of the largest groups of foreign nationals killed and kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Bannawat Saethao

Age Unknown

Bannawat was one of five Thai citizens released from Gaza on Thursday, January 30. Their release was separate to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that called for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in the first six weeks of the truce.

Thailand has been one of Israel’s biggest sources of migrant labor for decades, with thousands of migrant laborers working in agriculture in Israel’s southern district near the Gaza strip.

Thais were one of the largest groups of foreign nationals killed and kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Watchara Sriaoun

Age Unknown

Watchara was one of five Thai citizens released from Gaza on Thursday, January 30. Their release was separate to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that called for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in the first six weeks of the truce.

Thailand has been one of Israel’s biggest sources of migrant labor for decades, with thousands of migrant laborers working in agriculture in Israel’s southern district near the Gaza strip.

Thais were one of the largest groups of foreign nationals killed and kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Pongsak Thaenna

Age Unknown

Pongsak was one of five Thai citizens released from Gaza on Thursday, January 30. Their release was separate to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that called for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in the first six weeks of the truce.

Thailand has been one of Israel’s biggest sources of migrant labor for decades, with thousands of migrant laborers working in agriculture in Israel’s southern district near the Gaza strip.

Thais were one of the largest groups of foreign nationals killed and kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Sathian Suwannakham

Age Unknown

Sathian was one of five Thai citizens released from Gaza on Thursday, January 30. Their release was separate to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that called for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in the first six weeks of the truce.

Thailand has been one of Israel’s biggest sources of migrant labor for decades, with thousands of migrant laborers working in agriculture in Israel’s southern district near the Gaza strip.

Thais were one of the largest groups of foreign nationals killed and kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Liri Albag

Age 19

Liri is one of seven female soldiers who were kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base. She served as a military lookout, observing activity inside the Gaza Strip. She was not released as part of the 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

Footage of Liri, clearly filmed under duress, was released by Hamas earlier this month. Her family said in a statement that the video “has torn (their) hearts to pieces.”

“This is not the daughter and sister we know. She is not well – her severe psychological distress is evident,” they said.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described Liri as someone who “radiates joy, with a smile and laugh that brightens the day of everyone around her.”

According to her family and friends, Liri is a big fan of singing, photography, and cooking. They said she enjoys traveling and has a list of restaurants she wants to try in every place she visits. Her dream was to study in Paris and become an interior designer and architect. She turned 19 in captivity.

Karina Ariev

Age 20

Karina was 19 when she was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base where she served as a military lookout, observing activity inside the Gaza Strip. She was one of seven female soldiers kidnapped from the base on October 7, 2023.

She was not released as part of the 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

Last January, Hamas released a video showing Karina and another soldier, Daniella Gilboa, pleading for their lives.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described Karina as someone who “shares the love within her with her family and friends, is sensitive to everything, and always takes care of everyone.” They said she is from Jerusalem and enjoys dancing, singing, writing, cooking, and makeup.

“She dreams of becoming a psychologist and is known for being compassionate and for bringing people together – serving as the connecting force in both her friendships and family relationships,” the forum said in a statement. She turned 20 in captivity.

Daniella Gilboa

Age 20

Daniella was 19 and serving as an IDF field observer when she was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base on October 7, 2023. She was one of seven female soldiers kidnapped from the base on October 7, 2023. She was not released as part of the 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

Last January, Hamas released a video showing Daniella and another soldier, Karina Ariev, pleading for their lives.

Her family said Daniella played the piano and sang from an early age, dreaming of becoming a professional musician. She is from Petah Tikva and has turned 20 in captivity.

Naama Levy

Age 20

Naama was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base on October 7, 2023. She was 19 at the time, one of seven female soldiers taken from there. She was not released as part of the 2023 ceasefire deal, despite the agreement calling for the release of all women and children held captive.

A video showing her kidnapping on October 7 became symbolic of the brutality of the Hamas attack. It showed her being dragged by her hair at gunpoint, her hands bound, her ankles cut and her pants soaked in blood. She was 19 at the time.

Her family said Naama used to compete in triathlons when younger and played tennis. She also took part in the Hands of Peace project, which brings together young Israelis, Palestinians and Americans to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Emily Damari

Age 28

A British-Israeli citizen, Emily was kidnapped from her home in Kfar Aza in southern Israel. Now 28, she was 27 at the time of the attack. Emily’s mother, Mandy Damari, previously said in a news conference that her daughter was “shot in the hand, injured by shrapnel in her leg, blindfolded, bundled into the back of her own car, and driven back to Gaza.”

Mandy Damari described Emily as “a massive Spurs fan who enjoyed having a pint or two (and) had a great British sense of humor.” She said Emily’s house “was always a place where her friends would drop by for a cup of tea.”

She was the last remaining British citizen being held hostage in Gaza.

Romi Gonen

Age 24

Romi, 24, was 23 when she was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. According to her family, she was shot in the hand during the attack.

Romi’s mother Meirav Leshem Gonen told CNN that some of the hostages who were held alongside her daughter and had since been released said her injuries worsened in captivity.

Doron Steinbrecher

Age 31

A veterinary nurse, Doron, 31, was 30 years old when she was kidnapped from her apartment in kibbutz Kfar Aza.

A video showing Doron alongside two other kidnapped women was released by Hamas last January. Her family raised concerns about her health after seeing the footage, with Doron’s brother Dor Steinbrecher telling CNN that she needed to take daily medication that she was clearly not getting while in captivity.

Oron Shaul

Age 21

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on January 19 that it had recovered the body of Oron Shaul in a “covert, special operation conducted by IDF and ISA special forces in Gaza.” Shaul was an IDF soldier who was killed in 2014 and whose body had been held hostage by Hamas since then. He was buried in Israel on January 20.

Hamza Alziadana

Age 23

Hamza, his father Yousef and siblings Bilal and Aisha were kidnapped during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. The Alziadana family are part of the Bedouin Muslim-Arab community that lives in the Negev desert in southern Israel.

The four were taken from kibbutz Holit, where they worked.

Bilal and Aisha were freed in the short-lived ceasefire deal in November 2023.

On January 10, 2025, the Israeli military said it had identified Hamza's body. He was found dead in a tunnel in the Rafah area, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Internal Security Agency, known as Shin Bet, said. He was 23.

Yousef Alziadana

Age 53

Yousef was 53 when he and three of his children – Hamza, Bilal, and Aisha – were taken from Kibbutz Holit in southwest Israel, where they worked. The family are part of the Bedouin community. Bilal and Aisha were released in November 2023.

The Israeli military said on January 8 it had recovered Yousef's body from a tunnel in the Rafah area in Gaza.

Hamza’s body was recovered two days later.

Itay Svirsky

Age 38

Itay was 38 when he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri. He was a dual German-Israeli citizen. Itay’s parents, Orit and Rafi, were killed in the attack. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Svirsky was laid to rest in Israel.

Itay had a degree in psychology and economics and had recently begun working as a life coach, his family told CNN.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on December 4 that Itay’s body had been recovered from Gaza, where he had been killed by his captors in January 2024.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Age 23

Born in Oakland, California, Hersh moved to Israel with his family at the age of seven. An elder brother to two sisters, he was a “happy-go-lucky, laid back, good humored, respectful and curious person” who loved soccer and music, according to his mother.

The 23-year-old Israeli-American was taken at gunpoint at the Nova music festival on October 7. His have been among the most vocal of the hostage families pushing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a deal securing their relatives’ return.

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Hersh was one of them.

Eden Yerushalmi

Age 24

Eden was working as a bartender at the Nova music festival when she was kidnapped. She was 24 and studying to be a Pilates instructor. She was described by her sisters Shani and May as “a happy person who lived life to the fullest and was an amazing sister and friend.”

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Eden was one of them.

Eden’s sisters told CNN she was a hero for surviving 11 months in such conditions.

Carmel Gat

Age 40

The 40-year-old occupational therapist from Tel Aviv was staying at her parents’ home in kibbutz Be’eri when Hamas fighters broke in on October 7 and forcibly took her away.

Carmel’s family were told by returned hostages that she was “their guardian angel” while they were in captivity.

They said that to help them endure the ordeal, she taught them meditation and yoga. Her friends and family said she loved solo travel, meeting new people, and live rock music. She was particularly fond of English rock band Radiohead.

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Carmel was one of them.

Almog Sarusi

Age 27

The 27-year-old was at the Nova music festival with his girlfriend of five years. When the militants attacked, the pair tried to escape by car along with friends, but his girlfriend was shot and severely injured.

Almog stayed by her side in a desperate attempt to save her. She died, and he was subsequently captured and taken to Gaza, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

A statement from the forum said Almog was a “positive person who loved traveling around Israel in his white SUV with his guitar.”

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Almog was one of them.

Alexander Lobanov

Age 32

The 32-year-old father of two, from the coastal city of Ashkelon in southern Israel, was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, where he was working as a bar manager.

Testimonies indicate that Alexander helped evacuate people at the festival and ran with five others into the Be’eri forest, where he was later captured by Hamas gunmen. Alexander is survived by his wife and two children. His younger child was born while he was in captivity.

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Alexander was one of them.

Ori Danino

Age 25

The eldest of five siblings, the 25-year-old planned to study electrical engineering. The Jerusalem native was kidnapped from the Nova music festival while driving back to help others escape, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. He was the son of Einav and Elchanan, and partner to Liel, according to the forum.

“Ori was known for his ambition, love for people, and was beloved by all,” the forum said. “He loved nature and was very handy.”

On August 31, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it recovered the bodies of six hostages who were killed by Hamas in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Ori was one of them.

Unnamed Soldier

Age Unknown

The IDF said on August 28, 2024 that it had recovered the body of an IDF soldier who was killed on October 7 and whose body was taken to Gaza.

The IDF said the soldier’s family asked for his name to remain private.

Farhan Al-Qadi

Age approx. 52

Israel's military said it rescued Farhan — who was held by Hamas since October 7 — in a "complex operation" in southern Gaza. The Bedouin Israeli citizen is from Rahat in southern Israel and is the father of 11 children.

Yoram Metzger

Age 80

Yoram was a resident of kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, when he was kidnapped aged 80.

Yoram’s wife Tamar was also kidnapped and was released from Hamas captivity in November 2023.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described Yoram as “a man of family and people, stories and humor. He was one of the founders of the Nir Oz Winery.”

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Yoram was named as one of them.

Alexander Dancyg

Age 75

A renowned Holocaust expert, Alexander was 75 when he was kidnapped from Nir Oz kibbutz. While he was in captivity, Alexander's son Yuval spoke to CNN about his concern for his father’s health, saying he suffered from a heart condition that required medication.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described Dancyg as “a historian, educator, and farmer.”

He was born in Poland to Holocaust survivors and led educational delegations to Poland. He worked at Yad Vashem for about 30 years, where he trained thousands of guides in Holocaust education. Hostages who were held captive with him reported that Alexander spent his time in captivity giving history lectures to fellow captives.

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Alexander was named as one of them.

Avraham Munder

Age 79

Avraham, who was 79, was taken from kibbutz Nir Oz. His wife, daughter and grandson were also kidnapped and were released in November 2023. Avraham’s son Roee was killed during the attack.

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Avraham was named as one of them.

Chaim Peri

Age 80

Chaim was 80 when he was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz. He was a “man of peace, art, and cinema,” according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. He taught in schools in the area and at Sapir College.

He established and built an art gallery and a sculpture garden in the kibbutz. He was one of the founders of the Nir Oz Winery. He is survived by his wife, five children, and 13 grandchildren.

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Chaim was named as one of them.

Nadav Popplewell

Age 51

Nadav was an Israeli-British citizen who was 51 when he was abducted from kibbutz Nirim.

He was a family man of distinction and a generous friend, a lover of books and science fiction, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Nadav was kidnapped with his mother, Hanna Peri, who was released in November 2023. His older brother Roy was murdered on October 7.

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Nadav was named as one of them.

Yagev Buchshtab

Age 35

Yagev was 35 when he was abducted from kibbutz Nirim on October 7. He was a humble and unassuming man who loved life in the kibbutz, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

The forum said he was a sound technician by profession with a deep passion for music. From a young age, he played guitar and flute, later expanding to other instruments, some of which he built himself.

He was abducted from his home along with his wife, Rimon Buchshtab-Kirsht. She was released after 50 days in captivity in November 2023. Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that the bodies of six Israeli hostages had been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight military operation in Khan Younis. Yagev was named as one of them.

Ravid Katz

Age 51

Ravid was taken from kibbutz Nir Oz. He was the brother of Doron Katz Asher, a hostage who was freed in November 2023.

According to The Times of Israel, the 51-year-old father of three was survived by his partner, Revital and their four-month-old daughter Alma, his children Shahar, 12, and Shira, 9, and his parents, Moshe and Yardena.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on November 28, 2023 that Ravid had been killed. Hamas continued to hold his body hostage until the IDF recovered it in July 2024. He had died in combat on October 7, the IDF confirmed, and his body was taken into Gaza.

Oren Goldin

Age 33

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum described Oren as a man with “a huge loving heart.” He was raising his two-year-old twins on the Nir Yitzhak kibbutz with his wife Oshrit. The 33-year-old ran the kibbutz’s mechanic shop, according to The Times of Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on July 25, 2024 that it had retrieved his body from Khan Younis.

Maya Goren

Age 56

Maya from kibbutz Nir Oz was 56 and a mother of four children. “She was a loving, optimistic, energetic, and devoted woman,” according to a family statement shared by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, and worked as a kindergarten teacher.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on July 25, 2024 that it had retrieved her body from Khan Younis.

Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Ahimas

Age 20

Tomer was a 20-year-old staff sergeant from Levahim who was killed fighting near kibbutz Nirim on October 7. His body was taken into Gaza and was recovered on July 25, 2024 by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Sgt. Kiril Brodski

Age 19

Kiril, 19, who loved riding motorcycles and inspired his father to get his license to ride one, was killed on October 7 in kibbutz Nirim, serving as a combat soldier in the Brigade Commander’s Front Command Center, according to the IDF.

His body was taken into Gaza and was recovered on July 25, 2024 by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Noa Argamani

Age 26

Noa became one of the symbols of the October 7 attacks, after video emerged of her shouting and pleading from the seat of a motorbike as a group of Hamas fighters drove away with her. She turned 26 just days after being kidnapped.

Noa’s mother, Liora Argamani, has been grappling with late-stage brain cancer.

In a video released last November, she made a desperate plea to be able to see her daughter one more time. A spokesperson for Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv confirmed that Noa had been transferred there to be treated alongside her mother. Video also showed Noa embracing her father after her release.

Almog Meir Jan

Age 22

Almog is from the small city of Or Yehuda, outside Tel Aviv. He was due to start a new job at a technology company on October 8. He was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7. He turned 22 while in captivity.

Shlomi Ziv

Age 41

He was working as a security guard at the Nova festival when he was kidnapped on October 7. Shlomi had been living in the local moshav or agricultural settlement for 17 years with his wife Miren. He turned 41 while in captivity.

Andrey Kozlov

Age 27

A Russian citizen who moved to Israel about a year before the attack, Andrey was also working as a security guard at the Nova festival.

Hanan Yablonka

Age 41

Hanan was 41 when he was killed escaping the Nova music festival. His body was taken to Gaza. The IDF said on May 24, 2024 that his remains had been recovered.

“Hanan was a devoted and loving father, a family man and friend. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid fan of Hapoel Tel Aviv. Hanan was taken hostage while doing what he loved most — enjoying music, dancing, and celebrating life,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.

Michel Nisenbaum

Age 59

Michel was a Brazilian-Israeli citizen from Sderot, a town near the Gaza Strip. He was 59 when he was killed on October 7, 2023. His body was taken to Gaza.

He was a father of two daughters and grandfather of six, the youngest of whom he did not have the chance to meet, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. He was described by the forum as "a devoted family man” and “a man of many talents who, alongside his work, also volunteered for Magen David Adom and the Border Police.”

The forum said he was attacked while trying to reach the Re'im base to rescue his four-year-old granddaughter who was there with her father.

On May 24 2024, the IDF announced they had recovered his body.

Orión Hernández Radoux

Age 30

Orión was a French-Mexican citizen who worked as a music producer. He was father to a young daughter.

He was killed at the Nova festival and his body was taken to Gaza.

He attended the rave with his partner Shani Louk and their friend Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa. Both were also killed by Hamas.

Orión had a deep love for music and dancing and visited music festivals around the world, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

On May 24, 2024, the IDF said they had recovered his body.

Ron Benjamin

Age 53

Ron was 53. He was a family man who loved traveling, music and cycling according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

He was killed on October 7 and his body taken to Gaza. It was recovered by the Israeli military on May 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Shani Louk

Age 23

Shani was 23 years old when she was killed on October 7 while escaping from the Nova music festival and taken into Gaza. The Israeli military retrieved the German-Israeli citizen’s body on May 17, 2024.

Her family said in a statement they wanted to remember her as “the beautiful and peace-loving person she was, who loved music, dancing and life.”

“She brought us and many other people in the world light and the belief in good. This is how we choose to remember Shani,” they said in a statement.

Amit Bouskila

Age 28

Amit was a 28-year-old fashion stylist. Her dream came true when she participated in the MasterChef program, filmed in 2023, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

She was killed in the October 7 terror attack. Her body was taken to Gaza and was recovered by the Israeli military on May 17, 2024.

Itshak Gelernter

Age 58

Itshak was a 58-year-old father of four and grandfather of two. He was killed on October 7 while escaping from the Nova music festival and his body taken into Gaza. It was retrieved by the Israeli military on May 17, 2024.

Elad Katzir

Age 47

Elad was 47 when he was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad from kibbutz Nir Oz. The IDF said that he was murdered while in captivity.

Elad’s father Rami was killed on October 7.Elad’s mother Hannah was also abducted. She was released in November 2023 and died in December 2024. Her daughter, Carmit, said that “her heart could not withstand the terrible suffering since October 7th.”

The Hostages and Missing Families forum said in a statement that Elad enjoyed taking his six nephews to pick pomegranates, to the kibbutz fields and the swimming pool.

“He was an active member of many kibbutz committees and a devoted fan of the Maccabi Haifa football team,” the forum said.

Fernando Simon Marman

Age 60

Fernando and fellow Israeli-Argentinian Louis Har were rescued in a complex IDF operation. While the mission was celebrated in Israel, around 100 people were reported killed inside Gaza as a result of the Israeli Air Force providing “aerial cover” for the ground operation.

Louis Har

Age 70

Louis and fellow Israeli-Argentinian Fernando Simon Marman were rescued in a complex IDF operation. While the mission was celebrated in Israel, around 100 people were reported killed inside Gaza as a result of the Israeli Air Force providing “aerial cover” for the ground operation.

Yotam Haim

Age 28

Yotam was kidnapped from kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7. Haim, 28, was a gifted musician and heavy metal fan, according to his friends and family. He had played the drums for 20 years and was supposed to perform at a heavy metal music festival in Tel Aviv on October 7 with his band, Persephore.

He was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers on December 15, 2023 in northern Gaza after he and two other hostages were misidentified, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was “a tragic incident.”

Alon Shamriz

Age 26

Alon was kidnapped on October 7 from kibbutz Kfar Aza, where he lived with his family.

He was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers on December 15, 2023 in northern Gaza after he and two other hostages were misidentified, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was “a tragic incident.”

Samer Talalka

Age 25

Samer was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Am on October 7. He was 25 and a member of Israel’s Bedouin community. He was the eldest of 10 children, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. He lived in the town of Hura and worked with his father and brothers at a chicken hatchery near kibbutz Nir Am.

He was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers on December 15, 2023 in northern Gaza after he and two other hostages were misidentified, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was “a tragic incident.”

Corporal Nick Beiser

Age 19

The 19-year-old soldier was from Be'er Sheva and was serving as a driver in Israel’s COGAT force, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

His body was recovered by the IDF on December 15, 2023. In September 2024, the IDF said he was ”most likely killed as a by-product of an IDF airstrike, during the assassination of the commander of the northern division of Hamas, Ahmed Andor, on November 10, 2023.”

Sergeant Ron Sherman

Age 19

The nineteen-year-old was a soldier from Lehavim. He held Argentinian and Israeli citizenship, according to Haaretz.

His body was recovered by the Israel Defense Forces on December 15, 2023. In September 2024, the IDF said he was ”most likely killed as a by-product of an IDF airstrike, during the assassination of the commander of the northern division of Hamas, Ahmed Andor, on November 10, 2023.”

Elia Toledano

Age 28

Elia was taken hostage by Hamas during its October 7 attacks on Israel.

The Times of Israel said Elia was from Elad and was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. Elia was a dual French-Israeli citizen. Haaretz says Elia, 28, was an event producer working at the Nova festival.

His body was recovered by the Israel Defense Forces on December 15, 2023. In September 2024, the IDF said he was ”most likely killed as a by-product of an IDF airstrike, during the assassination of the commander of the northern division of Hamas, Ahmed Andor, on November 10, 2023.”

Eden Zecharya

Age 28

Eden was 28 when she attended the Nova music festival with her boyfriend Ofek.

Both were killed on October 7, according to the IDF. Eden’s body was taken to Gaza and was recovered by the IDF on December 12, 2023. Two soldiers were killed during the recovery operation.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Eden was “full of joy of life and loved to spend time at parties.”

Eden and Ofek had two hunting dogs, and, according to the forum, when Eden made a phone call to her father during the attack, she told him terrorists were shooting at them and asked him to look after the dogs.

Staff Sergeant Major Ziv Dado

Age 36

Ziv was 36 and from Afula, according to The Times of Israel. He was a staff sergeant in the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion when he was killed on October 7. His body was taken to Gaza and recovered by the IDF on December 12, 2023. Two soldiers were killed during the recovery operation.

According to the IDF, Ziv was married and had a baby daughter.

Aisha Alziadana

Age 17

Aisha was kidnapped by Hamas from a farm in the Holit kibbutz along with her brother, Bilal, who was released on the same day. Their father and brother, Hamza and Yousef, were also taken hostage and were killed in captivity.

Bilal Alziadana

Age 18

The Alziadanas live just outside the Israeli city of Rahat, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. On the morning of October 7, the family was working on a farm in the Holit kibbutz. Bilal was kidnapped along with his sister, Aisha, brother, Hamza, and father, Yousef. Hamza and Yousef were killed in Gaza.

Sapir Cohen

Age 29

Sapir was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, along with her boyfriend Alexander (Sasha) Trupanob, his mother Yelena Trupanob and his grandmother, Irena Tati.

Trupanob and Tati were released by Hamas on November 29. Cohen is a software engineer and animal-lover who is known to take in stray cats to care for them.

Shani Goren

Age 29

Shani lived in Nir Oz kibbutz, where she worked in informal education in the community.

Ilana Gritzewsky

Age 30

Ilana immigrated to Israel at age 16 from Mexico and lives in Nir Oz with her partner, Matan Zangauker. She works at a plant nursery. The couple were kidnapped from their home on October 7. Matan is still being held captive in Gaza.

Nili Margalit

Age 41

Nili is a pediatric nurse who lives in Nir Oz with her dog, “Nechi Nech.”

Mia Schem

Age 21

The French-Israeli woman was kidnapped from the Nova music festival near the Gaza Strip after Hamas fighters launched a terror attack on October 7. Shortly after the attack, Hamas released a video showing Mia lying on a bed, her right arm being bandaged by someone out of the frame. A long, fresh scar was clearly visible.

Speaking into the camera, Mia, who looked pale but was sitting up straight with her head held high, said she was injured and taken to Gaza, then pleaded to be returned to her family.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said she went to the desert dance party with a friend, Elia Toledano, who was also kidnapped, was killed in Gaza.

Amit Soussana

Age 40

Amit lived by herself in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, and was abducted while hiding in her property’s shelter. The lawyer has three cats, listens to rock music and can be found on a tennis court in her spare time.

Ofir Tzarfati

Age 27

Ofir was celebrating his 27th birthday at the Nova music festival, according to his girlfriend.

His body was recovered from Gaza on November 29, 2023, according to the Israeli government.

Speaking at his funeral, his mother said: “Ofir, you had so many special and noble qualities — endless generosity, you had a pure and clean soul. You always chose to see the good in people… you were an angel in the form of a human,” according to The Times of Israel.

A commemorative page set up in his honor said he helped his girlfriend Shoval and others to escape the attack.

Liat Beinin

Age 49

Liat is a dual US-Israeli citizen who was living in Kibbutz Nir Oz when the attack by Hamas on October 7 occurred. She was taken hostage along with her husband, Aviv, who was killed while in captivity.

Liat’s father told CNN last month that Liat is a high school civics and history teacher and also a tour guide at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in Jerusalem.

Raz Ben-Ami

Age 57

Raz was abducted in Be’eri with her husband, Ohad, who is still being held by Hamas. The 57-year-old likes to dabble in arts and crafts and has filled her family’s home with pots and plants.

Over the last 13 years, she has started “experiencing severe pain” and has been dealing with health issues, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Ofir Engel

Age 17

Ofir is a dual Israeli-Dutch national. His aunt told CNN that he had been visiting his girlfriend for Shabbat when the pair were abducted by Hamas, along with his girlfriend’s father.

Yarden Roman Gat

Age 36

Yarden is a mother of one who loves the outdoors and hiking. She is a physiotherapist and spends her free time volunteering as a caregiver to the elderly in the kibbutz.

She was with her husband, Alon, and 3-year-old daughter, Gefen, on October 7 in Be’eri when they were taken hostage. According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the family managed to escape the van they had been bundled into, but Hamas attackers caught up with them. Yarden had, however, handed her daughter to her husband and the pair were able to escape.

The body of Yarden’s sister-in-law, Carmel Gat, was recovered from Gaza by the Israeli military in August.

Liam Or

Age 18

Liam was attending the Nova music festival when he was taken hostage on October 7. His family describes him as smiling, sensitive, funny and honest, said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Itay Regev

Age 18

Itay was at the Nova music festival with his sister, Maya, when they were taken hostage by Hamas. His sibling was released on November 25.

Raaya Rotem

Age 54

Raaya’s daughter, Hila Rotem Shoshani, was released from Hamas captivity several days prior to her on November 25. Israeli officials said the release of a child without her mother was in violation of the terms of the truce.

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman later said that Hamas had told the Israeli military that they did not know where Raaya was at the time that they released her daughter. Raaya had been with her daughter up until two days before her daughter’s release, Hila told Israeli authorities, according to the IDF spokesman.

In captivity, Raaya also looked after former hostage Emily Hand like she was her own daughter, Hand’s father told CNN. Emily was released at the same time as Hila.

Amit Shani

Age 15

Amit‘s birthday was about two weeks into his captivity, his father told CNN.

Gali Tarshansky

Age 13

Gali loves to dance, listen to music and watch Marvel movies. She plays volleyball for the “Hapoel Ashkelon” team, with her mother describing her as a real team player, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Gali was kidnapped from the safe room of her Kibbutz Be’eri home, where she had been hiding with her 16-year-old brother Lior, who was killed, the group said.

Moran Stela Yanai

Age 40

Moran is a jewelry designer who was selling her designs at the Nova music festival near Re’im when she was taken hostage.

Paiboon Rattanin

Paiboon was one of four Thai hostages released on November 29, according to Thailand’s foreign affairs ministry. Their release was part of a separate deal negotiated by the Thai government.

Kong Saelao

On November 29, the Thai national was freed by Hamas.

Chalermchai Sangkaew

Chalermchai was also released by Hamas on November 29 in a separate deal negotiated by the Thai government. Thailand's foreign affairs ministry believes eight citizens are still being held by Hamas.

Jakkrapan Srikeina

The Thai foreign ministry confirmed Jakkrapan was one of four of its citizens released on November 29.

Irena Tati

Age 73

Irena is a doctor who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. She was freed on November 29 along with her daughter, Yelena Troufanov, both of whom had immigrated to Israel from Russia, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

They had been kidnapped along with Yelena’s son Alexander, known as Sasha, and his girlfriend Sapir Cohen. Sapir has been released, but Sasha remains in Gaza.

Yelena Troufanov

Age 50

Yelena works for an industrial paint manufacturer. Her husband was killed on October 7, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. She was freed alongside her mother, but her son is still missing.

Noralin Babadilla

Age 60

Noralin lives in Yahud-Monoson, where her hobbies include growing succulents and flowers in the garden of her building.

On October 6, she and her partner Gideon were spending the evening at a friend’s house in Kibbutz Nirim to celebrate the community's 70th anniversary.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Gideon was killed the following day in the October 7 attacks. Noralin is a dual national of the Philippines, officials have said.

Ditza Heiman

Age 84

Ditza is another of the founders of Nir Oz. She is described by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum as a “family woman, a beloved and loving grandmother” who is “known for her chicken soup, cholent and fruit cakes.”

Rimon Kirsht

Age 36

Rimon and her husband Yagev were abducted on October 7 by Hamas fighters. The pair, who married two years ago, live in Kibbutz Nirim with their adopted five dogs and five cats.

Rimon practices alternative medicine and reflexology, and adores rock music – particularly Guns N’ Roses, U2 and Israeli bands HaYehudim and The Witches. She is a volunteer at Maslan, the Negev’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Support Center.

Israeli authorities said on August 20, 2024 that Yagev’s body had been recovered from Khan Younis.

Gabriela Leimberg

Age 59

Gabriela is a social psychologist who lives in Jerusalem, where she works for an organization that provides community services for people with disabilities. She immigrated to Israel from Argentina in the 1990s. She was abducted with her daughter, Mia, who was also released.

Mia Leimberg

Age 17

Mia is a student at an arts high school in Jerusalem. She works at a local bookshop and has a Shih Tzu dog named Bella, who was also taken when she and her mother were kidnapped.

Clara Merman

Age 63

Clara is a former kindergarten teacher who has lived in Nir Yitzhak since 1982. Despite retiring, the mother of two and grandmother of three continues to work with the elderly, as well as at-risk families, offering parental guidance.

Her partner, Louis, and her brother, Fernando, were taken hostage and later rescued by IDF on February 12. Her sister is Gabriela, who was also released in November.

Tamar Metzger

Age 78

A grandmother, Tamar previously worked in the kibbutz nursery and ran the general store. Her husband Yoram was also kidnapped and was killed in Gaza. His body was retrieved by the Israeli military in August 2024.

Ofelia Roitman

Age 77

Ofelia is a mother of three and grandmother of nine from Kibbutz Nir Oz. She is a retired educator, who taught in the kibbutz and was previously a principal at Jewish schools in Argentina.

Ada Sagi

Age 74

Ada is a mother of three and grandmother of six. Also a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz, she teaches Hebrew and Arabic and, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was supposed to fly to London to celebrate her 75th birthday in late October.

Owas Suriyasri

The Thai citizen was freed by Hamas on November 28. He was warmly greeted by his country’s visiting foreign minister at the Shamir Medical Center in Israel. He was also welcomed at the hospital by the previously released Thai hostages.

Meirav Tal

Age 53

Meirav lives in Rishon LeZion, but had been visiting her partner, Yair, at the Nir Oz kibbutz when the two were taken along with Yair’s children, Yagil and Or. The children were released on November 27, one day prior to Meirav. Yair was killed in captivity.

Pattanayut Tornsokree

Pattanayut was one of two Thai nationals released from Gaza on November 28. Upon their arrival at the Shamir Medical Center in Israel, the pair were met by Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The foreign minister “congratulated them on their safe release,” the country’s foreign ministry said.

Sharon Aloni Cunio

Age 34

The mother of two is a personal adviser to the head of the Ashkol Regional Council, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel. She fell in love with her partner, David, while doing PR for a film in which he was starring.

Sharon and her twin daughters were released on Monday, two days after her sister, Daniel, and niece, Emilia, were freed. Sharon’s husband, David, and his brother, Ariel, are still in Gaza.

Emma Cunio

Age 3

Emma was released with her twin sister, Yuli, and mother, Sharon, on November 27. She is a “true kibbutz girl who prefers trucks and mechanical tools over dolls,” according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Yuli Cunio

Age 3

Yuli was taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz with her mother and twin sister, Emma. Her father David is still a hostage. The Israeli embassy in Argentina said that all three of the freed family members were dual Argentinian citizens.

Karina Engel-Bart

Age 52

Karina is an accountant who lives in Kibbutz Nir Oz with her husband and children, a Nir Oz spokesperson said, all of whom were taken hostage on October 7. “She recently recovered from breast cancer after two years of treatments and surgeries… She is still receiving medication for her condition,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.

The members of the Engel-Bart family are dual Argentinian citizens, according to the Israeli embassy in Argentina.

Mika Engel

Age 18

Mika, who graduated with honors, was taken with her mother, sister and father to Gaza, according to a Nir Oz spokesperson. Her father was killed while held hostage.

Yuval Engel

Age 11

Known to her friends as "Yuvi," she is an animal lover who has two dogs and enjoys riding horses. According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, she is in the kibbutz youth movement and loves hiking with her family.

Or Jacob

Age 17

Or, who turned 17 while he was held in Gaza, is “a kind-hearted teenager, who loves the gym and collects antiques,” a Nir Oz spokesperson said. He was kidnapped along with his brother Yagil and father Yair. Yair was killed while in captivity.

Yagil Jacob

Age 12

Yagil is a fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv football club and loves music and cooking, according to the Nir Oz spokesperson. He was kidnapped with his brother and father. His mother, Renana Gomeh, said it was impossible to describe what it felt like to have him and his brother back.

Erez Kalderon

Age 11

Erez, who turned 12 in October, has a passion for soccer, ping pong and playing the trumpet. He also likes to ride horses and mountain bikes, a Nir Oz spokesperson said. He was taken to Gaza with his father and sister and several of his family members were killed in the October 7 attacks, the spokesperson added.

Sahar Kalderon

Age 16

Sahar is a creative teen who enjoys art, drawing and sculpting clay. She’s also a music lover, keen on K-Pop and Billie Eilish, and she plays the bass guitar.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said she was particularly close to her grandmother Carmela Dan, who died on October 7. The pair was known for playing chess and card games together or baking.

Her father Ofer remains in Gaza.

Eitan Yahalomi

Age 12

Eitan was one of the French dual citizens released on November 27, according to French President Emanuel Macron on X, formerly Twitter. Eitan likes to play soccer in a regional little league, studies science in school and loves animals, according to the spokesperson for kibbutz Nir Oz.

He was kidnapped with his 49-year-old father, Ohad, who is still held in Gaza.

Elma Avraham

Age 84

Elma was taken from her Kibbutz Nahal Oz home. She was among the Israeli hostages freed from Gaza on November 26, however, her health had deteriorated during captivity. She was transferred to Soroka Medical Center via helicopter where her condition had improved slightly, doctors said.

Hagar Brodutch

Age 39

Hagar grew up in Kibbutz Gvulot but has lived in Kfar Aza with her husband for almost a decade. The mother-of-three is a community manager for kibbutz Magen.

She is said to enjoy “good coffee, going camping, traveling around Israel with her family and children, and listening to rock music,” according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Her three children were released alongside her on November 26.

Ofri Brodutch

Age 10

Ofri is the eldest of Hagar's three children who were taken by Hamas from Kfar Aza kibbutz.

Uriah Brodutch

Age 4

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Uriah is a “happy, energetic boy who loves making a mess” and playing soccer in the back garden. He was taken from his home with his two older siblings and their mother, Hagar.

Yuval Brodutch

Age 8

An 8-year-old soccer fan, Yuval enjoys playing video games with his older brother. He, along with his siblings and mother, were kidnapped from Kfar Aza kibbutz.

Abigail Edan

Age 3

Abigail, an American-Israeli citizen, was orphaned when her parents were killed on October 7. She was taken hostage during the attacks.

Her handover marked the first successful release of an American hostage under the truce between Israel and Hamas. Abigail was the youngest American hostage, according to officials. She was 3 years old when abducted, and turned 4 while she was being held in Gaza.

Dafna Elyakim

Age 15

Dafna was kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz along with her sister, Ela. According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, she is a “happy and joyful girl” who is often surrounded by friends. The group said she is a keen artist and also likes to make TikTok videos.

Ela Elyakim

Age 8

Ela was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz along with her sister, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. She is “a gifted painter” who “always knows what she wants.”

Agam Goldstein-Almog

Age 17

Agam was kidnapped with her mother and two younger brothers from Kfar Aza kibbutz. She has been described by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel as “a beautiful girl with a huge heart” who “loves studying literature and philosophy.”

Chen Goldstein-Almog

Age 48

Chen is a social worker from the Kfar Aza kibbutz. She enjoys working out and is an avid runner. She was kidnapped from her home with three of her children, said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. Her husband Nadav, whom she started dating in high school, and their eldest daughter, Yam, were killed in the attack.

Gal Goldstein-Almog

Age 11

Gal is a sports fan who particularly likes soccer and basketball. He was released on November 26 along with his mother and two other siblings.

Tal Goldstein-Almog

Age 9

Tal plays basketball, has a flair for cartoon drawing and “studies twice a week in a gifted students class,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.

Roni Kriboy

Age 25

Roni, a Israeli-Russian dual citizen, was released as a special case, outside of the parameters of the Israel-Hamas temporary truce, which did not allow for the release of adult men. Hamas credited his release to the intervention of Russian President Vladimir Putin and “the supportive Russian position for the Palestinian cause.” He was captured on October 7 while attending the Nova music festival.

Adrienne Siegel

Age 62

Adrienne (Aviva) was one of 17 hostages released by Hamas on the third night of the truce, November 26.

Surin Kesoognern

Surin is a Thai national who was released on November 26 along with two other citizens from his homeland. However, his name was not confirmed by the Thai foreign ministry until three days later.

Pornsawan Pinakalow

Pornsawan is a Thai citizen who was released by Hamas on November 26. Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had received confirmation of Pinakalow’s release along with two others a day later.

The ministry thanked "all parties involved in the efforts towards this latest release" and said in a statement that it continues to exert "all efforts" towards the safe release of the remaining Thai nationals being held by Hamas.

Vichian Temthong

Vichian from Thailand was among a smaller group of foreign nationals released on the third night, November 26, of the truce between Israel and Hamas. However, the release of the foreigners was a special case, outside the parameters of the truce agreement, which did not allow for the release of adult men.

Noam Avigdori

Age 12

Noam is Sharon’s daughter. The pair were released on November 25.

Sharon Avigdori

Age 52

A drama therapist, Sharon works with people with autism. She was among several family members kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri.

Emily Hand

Age 8

Emily’s father, Thomas Hand, initially thought his daughter had been killed in Hamas’ October 7 attacks. Weeks later, Israeli officials told him that Emily might still be alive, as they had not located her body and didn’t find any blood in the home where she was sleeping.

He described his daughter as a fun, bright girl with honey-blonde hair and pale skin that tanned in the sun. He said she was one of the tallest in her class and a talented dancer and singer.

After her release on November 25, the Israeli military released an emotional video of the little girl, who turned nine in captivity, running into her father’s arms. Hand, who is a single parent after his wife died of cancer, told CNN that Emily had lost weight and he’d never seen her so pale but “she’s coming out slowly, little by little.”

Shoshan Haran

Age 67

Shoshan, the founder of a non-profit fighting food insecurity, previously lived in Africa. She has a PhD in agronomy and had been helping people in Ethiopia and Tanzania improve seed quality and advanced cultivation methods, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

She was kidnapped along with eight other family members, according to the group. Three family members – her husband, sister, and brother-in-law – were killed, the group said.

Alma Or

Age 13

Alma was kidnapped from her home in kibbutz Be’eri along with multiple members of her family.

Noam Or

Age 17

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, multiple members of the Or family were taken captive by Hamas. Noam and sibling Alma were on the list of those released on November 25.

Their father, Dror, was killed by militants on October 7 and his body taken hostage into Gaza, according to his brother. Yonat, the children’s mother and Dror’s wife, was also killed on October 7.

Maya Regev

Age 21

Maya and her brother, Itay, were both taken hostage by Hamas gunmen at the Nova music festival. In an interview with CNN in October, their father Ilan replayed a terrifying call Maya had placed to him. “Dad, they shot me, they shot me!” Maya can be heard screaming down the phone. “He is killing us, Dad, he is killing us.”

Following her release, Maya was taken to Soroka Hospital for treatment of a moderate injury but was in a stable condition, according to a written statement from the hospital and Israel’s Ministry of Health. Itay was released by Hamas on November 29.

Adi Shoham

Age 38

The mother-of-two is a clinical psychologist who lives with her family in Ma'ale Tzviya. Adi was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri along with her husband, children and five other family members, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Nave Shoham

Age 8

Nave was with his parents and sister visiting relatives when he and eight other family members were kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri. The second-grader loves sports, particularly soccer, and is a fan of Lionel Messi.

Yahel Shoham

Age 3

Yahel was released from captivity by Hamas on November 25. She, her parents, and her older brother Nave were kidnapped together from Kibbutz Be’eri while visiting family.

Hila Rotem Shoshani

Age 13

Hila had been hosting a sleepover with her friend, Emily Hand, when she was abducted along with her mother, Raaya, from kibbutz Be’eri. While both Hila and Emily were released on November 25, Raaya was not.

An Israeli government official told CNN that mothers and children are not supposed to be separated under the agreement with Hamas. Raaya was subsequently released on November 29.

Noga Weiss

Age 18

Noga was abducted from the Be’eri kibbutz, which is only a few kilometers from Gaza. On the morning of October 7, she watched as her mother was kidnapped by Hamas militants while Noga hid under a bed, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

However, as they left, Hamas set the property on fire and Noga had to flee through a window — she was later found by fighters in nearby bushes. Her father, Ian, was also taken hostage. Noga was released on November 25 along with her mother. Ian was killed in Gaza.

Shiri Weiss

Age 53

Shiri and her daughter, Noga, were taken hostage from the Be’eri kibbutz, where more than 120 people, including children, were massacred on October 7. Her husband, Ilan, was also kidnapped, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Shiri, an accountant, has been described by the group as “very family-oriented” and as someone who liked to plan family trips.

Anucha Angkaew

The second group of hostages released on November 25 included Anucha. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posted the names of the released hostages on social media.

Komkrit Chombua

Four Thai nationals were released by Hamas late on November 25, the Israel Defense Forces said, including Komkrit.

Manee Jirachart

The Thai foreign ministry said Manee was among the four Thai nationals released from Gaza by Hamas on November 25.

Manee had gone to work in Israel to send money home to his family and was expected to return next year. His father told CNN on November 30 that “it is like I have my life back.” He added: “Now I can have a good sleep, and a good dream, after days of sleeplessness and fear of losing him.”

Natthaporn Onkaew

Among the many foreigners killed and captured by Hamas were migrant workers from Asia, who work in the country’s agricultural, construction and healthcare sectors. Thailand has for decades been one of the biggest sources of migrant labor in Israel, and suffered one of the highest tolls of any nation beyond Israel itself.

The Thai foreign ministry confirmed Natthaporn was one of the Thai citizens released on November 25.

Yafa Adar

Age 85

Yafa is a founder of Nir Oz and was the oldest person to be taken hostage on October 7. A video of her being taken into Gaza on a golf cart driven by Hamas militants went viral shortly after her abduction. “Her eldest grandson, Tamir Adar, a 38-year-old father-of-two, was also abducted, and is still held hostage,” the Nir Oz spokesperson said.

Her granddaughter, Adva, said the family matriarch had lost weight during her nearly 50 days in Gaza. She had kept track of the days as a hostage and was aware how long she had been a prisoner when she was released, her granddaughter added.

Daniel Aloni

Age 45

Daniel was among three women seen in a hostage video released by the Palestinian militant group. She had been visiting family in the Nir Oz kibbutz in southern Israel when she was abducted alongside her daughter, Emilia.

Her sister, Sharon Aloni-Cunio, and other family members were also kidnapped and taken to Gaza on October 7.

Emilia Aloni

Age 5

Emilia was kidnapped alongside her mother and other family members from the Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7. The mother and daughter were released after 49 days in captivity.

Emilia’s uncle, Moran, described his family’s gratitude at having Daniel and Emilia back. “One stone is now removed from our heart, but we are still missing parts of it,” he said referring to his sister, Sharon, and her family who were still held in the enclave at the time. Sharon and her children were subsequently released.

Aviv Asher

Age 2

Aviv was abducted from Nir Oz along with her mother and sister on October 7.

Doron Katz Asher

Age 34

Doron was visiting the Nir Oz kibbutz and was kidnapped with her two daughters, Aviv and Raz, as well as other family members. Doron lives in Ganot Hadar and works as an accountant.

Her cousin, Dori Roberts, told CNN in October that he had received a video posted to social media showing his relatives being taken hostage by militants in Nir Oz. “Those endless thoughts about, ‘Where are they? How are they doing? What are they going through every minute of the day?’ That can really drive you insane,” Dori said.

Raz Asher

Age 4

Raz was taken to Gaza on October 7 when she was visiting relatives in Nir Oz with her mother and sister. The three were among the first group of Israelis released on November 24.

Her father, Yoni Asher, said he was "determined” to help them recover “from the terrible trauma and loss” after 49 days in captivity.

Hannah Katzir

Age 76

A member of kibbutz Nir Oz, Hannah was a mother of three and a grandmother of six, according to the kibbutz spokesperson. Her husband, Rami, 79, was killed in their home on October 7. “A mother of three and grandmother of six. Hannah had been feared dead before she was spotted in the back seat of a Red Cross vehicle heading into Egypt on the day of her release.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced on November 21 that she had died, but did not offer proof. CNN did not report the Islamic Jihad claim at the time, but some Israeli and international media did so. In April 2024, the Israeli military confirmed that her son Elad had been killed in captivity in Gaza.

Hannah died in December 2024. Her daughter, Carmit, said that “her heart could not withstand the terrible suffering since October 7th.”

Margalit Moses

Age 78

The mother of three and grandmother of 10 is a retired biology teacher. She is also a cancer survivor who has diabetes, “fibromyalgia, and takes many additional medications,” said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The nature lover had planned on traveling to Mozambique this winter.

Adina Moshe

Age 72

The retired educator and Nir Oz resident is a mother of four and grandmother of 12. Her husband David (Sa’id) Moshe was killed in their home on October 7. Before her release, Adina was last seen on a motorbike, wedged between two Hamas fighters near Gaza.

Her niece, Einav Moshe Barda, told CNN: “She is a very strong woman. Look at the picture, she is sitting on the motorcycle with her back straight… and she just saw her husband being murdered.”

Keren Munder

Age 54

Keren is a physical education teacher for children with special needs and was born and raised in Nir Oz. She was abducted along with her only son, Ohad, and her parents, Ruth and Avraham, said the kibbutz spokesperson.

Ohad Munder

Age 9

Ohad “came to Nir Oz to visit family" for the (Jewish) holiday (Sukkot) when he was abducted alongside family members, the spokesperson for Nir Oz kibbutz said. He turned nine while in captivity.

Ruth Munder

Age 78

Ruth, a Nir Oz resident who is a retired hairdresser and seamstress, was abducted along with her husband, daughter Keren and only grandson, Ohad. Her son, Roee, was killed on October 7, a Nir Oz spokesperson said. Her husband’s body was recovered from Gaza in August, the Israeli military said.

“She met her husband Avraham in the kibbutz… Ruth is a very talented woman, she was the librarian of the kibbutz and the seamstress. She also knits, paints, and sews. She is retired. Ruth attends classes and family trips,” said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Nattawaree Munkan

Nattawaree was one of 10 Thai hostages released on November 24. Her mother, Boonyarin Srichan, lives in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province and revealed how she “cried out of happiness” when she heard the news of Nattawaree’s release.

“I broke into tears when I spotted her in two video clips. I recognized her hair and the way she normally walks. I thought it was definitely her when I saw a lady walking to a bus in a red dress, together with her hair style,” Boonyarin said in a phone interview the following day.

Hanna Peri

Age 79

Hanna, who lives in kibbutz Nirim, immigrated to Israel from South Africa in the 1960s. She worked in a grocery store and is a mother of three – one of whom was murdered on October 7 and another kidnapped. “She has diabetes, and suffers severe vision loss in one of her eyes,” said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in a statement.

Santi Boonprom

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on November 25 that Santi was among the 10 Thai nationals freed by Hamas the previous day.

Vichai Kalapat

The Thai citizen was released on November 24. He was abducted from Nir Oz kibbutz, a spokeperson for the community said.

Bancha Kongmanee

Bancha is a Thai citizen who was held by Hamas in Gaza until November 24.

Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco

Gelienor, or “Jimmy,” a Philippine citizen, was working as a caretaker in Israel when he was taken hostage on October 7. Avishay Ben Zvi, the son of the man for whom Jimmy had been working, said after the release that Jimmy was doing better than expected and had spoken with his wife back in the Philippines.

Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos confirmed his release on November 24. “I salute the work of the Philippine Foreign Service in securing his release, and once again thank the State of Qatar for their invaluable assistance in making Jimmy’s release possible,” Marcos said.

Boonthom Pankhong

Boonthom was among the first group of Thai citizens released on November 24. Israeli farms employ thousands of Thai laborers, according to Israel’s ministry of interior.

The Thai nationals were released from Gaza by Hamas through separate negotiations that were not included in the Israel-Hamas truce, according to the Israeli government. Some of the foreign workers' ages are not known.

Mongkol Phachuabboon

Mongkol is a Thai citizen who was released on November 24. In a statement the following day, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the governments of Qatar, Israel, Egypt, Iran, Malaysia and the International Committee of the Red Cross, expressing its “deepest appreciation to all of the parties from whom the Thai authorities had sought assistance and support” in returning their citizens.

Vetoon Phoome

Vetoon was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His sister, Roongarun Wichanguen, said on November 25 that her brother "seemed okay," a day after he was released by Hamas.

Buddhee Saengboon

Buddhee was among the first group of Thai nationals to be freed by Hamas on November 24.

Uthai Saengnuan

The Thai citizen was among the first group of hostages released by Hamas on November 24.

Uthai Toonsri

The Thai citizen was one of the 10 Thais freed by Hamas to the Red Cross on November 24.

Corporal Noa Marciano

Age 19

Noa was 19 years old. She was an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) corporal who was taken hostage on October 7.

The IDF said on November 17, 2023 that her body had been transferred to Israeli territory.

Yehudit Waiss

Age 65

Yehudit was 65 and a resident of kibbutz Be’eri when she was kidnapped during the October 7 attack. Her husband, Shmuel, was among those killed.

The Israeli military said on November 16, 2023 that her body had been found near Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.

Pvt. Ori Megidish

Age 19

An Israeli soldier who was abducted by Hamas was rescued in a joint operation between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA).

Yocheved Lifshitz

Age 85

Yocheved is one of the founders of Nir Oz kibbutz and worked as a photographer and a teacher at the regional high school, according to a community statement. She was released along with Nurit Cooper. The remaining hostages include her husband, Oded Lifshitz, also in his eighties.

Nurit Cooper

Age 79

Nurit worked in early childhood education and at the local paint factory in Nir Oz kibbutz. The Israeli military said in June that her husband, Amiram Cooper, was known to be dead. His body remains in Gaza.

Judith Tai Raanan

Age 59

The Raanans are from Chicago, Illinois and had been visiting relatives in Nahal Oz, a farming community in southern Israel, when they were taken hostage on October 7.

Natalie Raanan

Age 17

The Raanans are from Chicago, Illinois and had been visiting relatives in Nahal Oz, a farming community in southern Israel, when they were taken hostage on October 7.