In 2025, a Hamas ceasefire enables the Gaza hostage release of 20 Israelis. These individuals were captured on October 7, 2023. Their stories are shaped by courage and hardship.
Matan Angrest, 22
Sergeant Matan Angrest, from Kiryat Bialik, was seized from his tank near Nahal Oz. A Maccabi Haifa fan, he planned a Dubai trip. Furthermore, a 2025 video showed his abduction.
Gali and Ziv Berman, 28
Twins Gali and Ziv Berman were taken from Kfar Aza kibbutz, set ablaze by Hamas. As music producers and Liverpool supporters, they await the Gaza hostage release. Their family survived.
Elkana Bohbot, 36
Elkana Bohbot, a Supernova festival producer, was abducted from Mevasseret Tzion. A father with Colombian citizenship, he appeared weak in a 2025 Hamas video. His release is hoped for.
Rom Braslavski, 21
Israeli-German Rom Braslavski, a Supernova guard, protected others before capture. His hands were injured. In a 2025 Islamic Jihad video, he spoke under duress for the Gaza hostage release.
Nimrod Cohen, 21
Nimrod Cohen, from Rehovot, was dragged from a faulty tank. His mother keeps his burned Rubik’s cube. Consequently, his family pushes for the Gaza hostage release.
David and Ariel Cunio, 35 and 28
Israeli-Argentinian brothers David and Ariel Cunio were taken from Nir Oz. Six of eight family hostages were freed. Moreover, David’s documentary won Israel’s Ophir Award.
Evyatar David, 24
Evyatar David, a Kfar Saba music lover, was abducted at Supernova. A 2025 Hamas video showed him malnourished. Thus, the Gaza hostage release grows urgent.
Guy Gilboa Dalal, 24
Guy Gilboa Dalal, seized at his first rave, appeared in Hamas tunnel videos. Injured, he studied Japanese culture. Meanwhile, he hopes for the Gaza hostage release.
Maxim Herkin, 37
Israeli-Russian Maxim Herkin, from Tirat Carmel, was taken from Supernova. A 2025 video showed him injured, leaving his daughter in Russia. His Gaza hostage release is vital.
Eitan Horn, 39
Argentinian Eitan Horn, an educator, was abducted from Nir Oz. His diabetic brother Yair was freed. Therefore, the Gaza hostage release matters greatly to his family.
Segev Kalfon, 27
Segev Kalfon, from Dimona, was caught hiding at Supernova. A bakery worker, he met a freed hostage. This sparks hope for his Gaza hostage release.
Bar Kuperstein, 23
Army nurse Bar Kuperstein, from Holon, aided Supernova victims before capture. He was bound in videos. His sacrifice fuels the Gaza hostage release narrative.
Omri Miran, 48
Israeli-Hungarian Omri Miran, a masseur, was taken from Nahal Oz. In 2024 and 2025 videos, he urged a deal. His Gaza hostage release is key.
Yosef Haim Ohana, 25
Yosef Haim Ohana, a Supernova barman from Kiryat Malakhi, helped others before capture. A 2025 video connects him to the Gaza hostage release.
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