The Israeli navy says the primary hostages have been handed over by Hamas and have returned to Israel. Till Monday, 48 hostages have been nonetheless being held in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
All however one have been among the many 251 folks kidnapped through the Palestinian group’s assault on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, throughout which about 1,200 different folks have been killed.
Israel responded by launching a navy marketing campaign in Gaza, throughout which greater than 67,000 folks have been killed, in response to the territory’s Hamas-run well being ministry.
Hostages who Israel says have been launched
Eitan Mor, 25, was working as a safety guard on the Nova music competition. His father Mor mentioned he saved dozens of individuals earlier than being kidnapped by Hamas gunmen. In February 2025, Eitan’s household mentioned they’d acquired an indication of life from him. Three months later, they mentioned a launched hostage who hung out with him in a tunnel had informed them how he had acted as a “spokesman to the captors” and “lifted everybody’s spirits”.
Alon Ohel, 24, has Israeli, German and Serbian citizenship. Hamas footage confirmed him being taken away as a hostage from the Nova competition. Alon was not seen in one other video till August 2025, when he was filmed being pushed round Gaza Metropolis with Man Gilboa-Dalal. Final month, Alon’s household permitted the publication of a nonetheless from a brand new video which they mentioned confirmed he had gone blind in a single eye.
Gali and Ziv Berman, 28-year-old twin brothers, have been kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza with their neighbour, Emily Damari. Ziv was held with Emily for 40 days earlier than they have been separated. She was launched in January 2025 over the past ceasefire. Gali and Ziv’s household mentioned they’d been knowledgeable by different hostages launched in early 2025 that they have been nonetheless alive.
Twins Gali and Ziv Berman have been taken hostage together with their British-Israeli neighbour Emily Damari, who has since been launched [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Man Gilboa-Dalal, 24, attended the competition together with his brother, Gal, who mentioned the final time they noticed one another was simply earlier than Hamas launched its first barrage of rockets into Israel at the beginning of the assault. Gal evaded the gunmen on the bottom, however Man was kidnapped. Final month, Hamas launched a video displaying Man and one other hostage, Alon Ohel, being pushed round Gaza Metropolis in late August because the Israeli navy ready to launch an offensive there.
Matan Angrest, a 22-year-old Israel Protection Forces (IDF) soldier, was in a tank that was attacked close to the Gaza perimeter fence on 7 October. One video confirmed a crowd pulling him from the tank unconscious and injured. Earlier this 12 months, his household mentioned they’d been informed by launched hostages that he was affected by power bronchial asthma, untreated burns and infections.
Omri Miran, 48, was kidnapped from his dwelling in Nahal Oz. His spouse, Lishay, mentioned she final noticed him being pushed away in his personal automotive. She and their two younger daughters, Roni and Alma, weren’t taken with him. In April 2025, Hamas launched a video displaying Omri marking his forty eighth birthday. In response: Lishay mentioned: “I at all times mentioned and I at all times knew, Omri is a survivor.”
Hamas revealed a video earlier this 12 months purporting to indicate Omri Miran alive [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Hostages who’re set to be launched
Ariel Cunio, 28, was kidnapped within the assault on Kibbutz Nir Ozon 7 October. Ariel’s brother Eitan, who escaped the Hamas-led gunmen, mentioned the final message from Ariel mentioned: “We’re in a horror film.” Ariel’s associate, Arbel Yehud, was freed in January 2025 below a deal that noticed Hamas hand over 25 dwelling and eight lifeless hostages throughout a two-month ceasefire.
David Cunio, 35, one other of Ariel’s brothers, was additionally kidnapped from Nir Oz. David’s spouse Sharon Aloni Cunio and their then-three-year-old twin daughters Ema and Yuly have been among the many 105 hostages launched throughout a week-long ceasefire in November 2023. Sharon’s sister Danielle Aloni and her daughter Emilia have been additionally freed. In February 2025, David’s household mentioned launched hostages had informed them that had not too long ago seen him alive.
Matan Angrest, a 22-year-old Israel Protection Forces (IDF) soldier, was in a tank that was attacked close to the Gaza perimeter fence on 7 October. One video confirmed a crowd pulling him from the tank unconscious and injured. Earlier this 12 months, his household mentioned they’d been informed by launched hostages that he was affected by power bronchial asthma, untreated burns and infections.
Matan Zangauker, 25, was taken together with his associate Ilana Gritzewsky from Nir Oz. Ilana was launched through the November 2023 ceasefire. In December 2024, Hamas launched a video displaying Matan in captivity. He mentioned he and his fellow hostages have been affected by pores and skin illnesses, shortages of meals, water and medication.
Eitan Horn, 38, an Israeli-Argentine twin nationwide, was kidnapped alongside together with his elder brother Yair from Nir Oz. Yair was freed in February 2025 over the past ceasefire. Hamas launched a video on the time displaying Eitan and Yair hugging and breaking down in tears forward of the latter’s launch. “On daily basis we imagined what we would do if we have been freed,” Yair recalled not too long ago.
Nimrod Cohen, 21, was serving as an IDF soldier when his tank was attacked by Hamas at Nahal Oz. In February 2025, his household have been informed by one of many launched hostages that he was nonetheless alive in captivity however in poor bodily and psychological form. After the brand new ceasefire was agreed, his mom Viki posted on social media: “My baby, you might be coming dwelling.”
Dozens of individuals have been taken hostage through the assault by Hamas gunmen on the Nova music competition. Amongst these believed to be nonetheless alive are:
Yosef-Chaim Ohana, 25, had been on the competition with a good friend, who mentioned they’d remained to assist folks escape the gunfire earlier than operating themselves. In Might 2025, Hamas revealed a video displaying Yosef and one other hostage, Elkana Bohbot. Yosef is seen sitting beside Elkana, who’s mendacity on the bottom. An intravenous drip is attached to the wall subsequent to Elkana.
Yosef-Chaim Ohana was captured whereas attempting to assist others flee Hamas gunmen [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Avinatan Or, 32, was kidnapped on the competition alongside together with his girlfriend, Noa Argamani, however they have been instantly separated. Noa and three different hostages have been rescued in an Israeli navy operation in central Gaza in June 2024. In March 2025, Avinatan’s household mentioned they’d acquired an indication that he was nonetheless alive. His British-Israeli mom, Ditza, has mentioned she simply desires to place her ear to his chest and listen to his heartbeat once more.
Maxim Herkin, 37, is an Israel-Russian twin nationwide who was invited to the competition on the final second. His two buddies have been among the many 378 folks killed within the assault. In April 2025, Maxim appeared in a Hamas video together with Bar Kupershtein – the primary indicators of life from both man since they have been taken hostage. The next month, Maxim was seen alone in one other video and seemed to be bandaged up. Hamas mentioned was the results of an Israeli air strike.
Maxim Herkin is considered one of two twin nationals believed to nonetheless be alive in Hamas captivity [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Bar Kupershtein, 23, was working on the competition and stayed behind through the assault to assist deal with casualties. He informed his grandmother that he would head dwelling as quickly as they have been completed. However he was later recognized him in a video of hostages. They heard no additional details about him till April 2025, when he was seen in a video with Maxim Herkin.
Segev Kalfon, 27, was operating away from the competition with a good friend when he was taken hostage by Hamas gunmen. Two months later, the Israeli navy discovered a video of the kidnapping. In February 2025, launched hostage Ohad Ben Ami informed Segev’s father, Kobi, that they’d been held captive with 4 different males in a tunnel in “horrible circumstances”.
Evyatar David, 24, was on the competition and on the morning of the assaults. He texted the household to say “they’re bombarding the celebration”. His household say they later acquired a textual content from an unknown quantity, containing video footage of Evyatar handcuffed on the ground of a darkish room. In August 2025, Hamas revealed a video of an emaciated and weak Evyatar in a tunnel. The footage precipitated outrage in Israel and deep concern amongst his household. “He is a human skeleton. He was being starved to the purpose the place he might be lifeless at any second,” mentioned his brother Ilay.
Rom Braslabski, 21, was engaged on safety for the competition. Based on an account revealed by Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board, he was attempting to rescue an injured particular person within the assault when he was caught in a volley of fireplace. In August 2025, Palestinian Islamic Jihad revealed a video of Rom, through which he’s seen crying as he says he has run out of meals and water. He says he’s unable to face or stroll, and “is at dying’s door”. Medical consultants mentioned he was affected by “deliberate, extended, and systematic hunger”.
Hostages whose circumstances are unknown
Tamir Nimrodi, 20, was an schooling officer within the IDF on the Erez Crossing on 7 October. The final time his mom, Herut, noticed him was in a video of his abduction posted on social media that day. Since then, she has acquired no indicators of life and his destiny is unknown.
Bipin Joshi, 24, a Nepalese agriculture scholar, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Alumim. Footage from 7 October 2023 confirmed him strolling inside al-Shifa hospital in Gaza Metropolis. His household acquired no indicators of life for a 12 months, till the Israeli navy shared a video displaying him in captivity round November 2023. The household launched the footage simply earlier than the brand new ceasefire was introduced, describing it as “proof of life”.
Bipin Joshi is considered one of two males whose standing is unsure [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Hostages who’re confirmed lifeless
Tamir Adar, 38, was a member of Nir Ozs group safety squad who was killed whereas preventing Hamas gunmen through the 7 October assault, his kibbutz introduced in January 2024. The physique of the farmer and father-of-two is being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Sonthaya Akrasri, 30, was a Thai agricultural employee killed within the assault on Kibbutz Be’eri, Thailand’s international ministry mentioned in Might 2024, citing the accessible proof. His physique is being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Muhammad al-Atarash, 39, was a sergeant-major within the IDF and served as a tracker. In June 2024, the IDF confirmed the father-of-13 from the Bedouin village of Sawa was killed whereas preventing Hamas gunmen close to Nahal Ozon 7 October and that his physique was being held in Gaza.
Sahar Baruch, 24, was kidnapped from Be’eri. In January 2024, the IDF introduced that he had been killed throughout a rescue try by Israeli forces in Gaza. It was not clear whether or not he was killed by Hamas or Israeli gunfire.
Uriel Baruch, 35, was kidnapped from the Nova competition. In March 2024, the father-of-two’s household mentioned they’d been knowledgeable by the IDF that he was killed in captivity in Gaza.
Inbar Hayman, 27, was kidnapped through the assault on the Nova competition and was killed by Hamas in captivity, her household mentioned. She is the final feminine hostage being held.
Inbar Hayman, believed to be lifeless, is the final girl being held by Hamas [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Itay Chen, 19, was an Israeli-American who was serving as a soldier within the IDF on 7 October. The IDF mentioned he was killed throughout Hamas’s assault on Nahal Ozbase and that his physique was taken again to Gaza as a hostage.
Amiram Cooper, 85, was kidnapped from Nir Oz. The IDF mentioned in June 2024 that he had been killed together with three different hostages – Nadav Popplewell, Chaim Peri and Yoram Metzger – months earlier in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The IDF mentioned it had been working within the space on the time however didn’t affirm how they have been killed. Hamas had earlier claimed they have been killed by an IDF strike.
OzDaniel, 19, was a sergeant within the IDF’s seventh Armoured Brigade and was killed throughout a battle with Hamas gunmen close to the Gaza perimeter fence on 7 October. His physique was taken to Gaza as a hostage, in response to the IDF.
Ronen Engel, 54, was kidnapped from Nir Ozon 7 October alongside together with his spouse, Karina Engel-Bart, and their daughters, Mika and Yuval. Karina, Mika and Yuval have been launched through the ceasefire in November 2023. The next month, the IDF confirmed that Ronen has been killed in captivity.
Meny Godard, 73, was killed through the assault on Be’eri together with his spouse, Ayelet, and his physique was taken to Gaza as a hostage, his household mentioned in February 2024. In March 2025, the IDF mentioned a few of Meny’s stays had been discovered at a Palestinian Islamic Jihad outpost in Rafah, however that the group was believed to be holding the remaining.
Meny Godard’s physique was taken into Gaza after Hamas killed him alongside his spouse [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Ran Gvili, 24, was a sergeant within the Israel Police who was killed whereas preventing Hamas-led gunmen in Kibbutz Alumim on 7 October. His physique was subsequently taken to Gaza as a hostage, in response to the IDF.
Tal Haimi, 41, was a part of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s fast response group and was killed through the assault there on 7 October. The daddy-of-four’s physique was taken to Gaza, the place it’s nonetheless being held.
Asaf Hamami, 41, was a colonel within the IDF and commander of the Gaza Division’s Southern Brigade. He was killed close to Kibbutz Nirim on 7 October and his physique is being held in Gaza, in response to the IDF.
Man Illouz, 26, was shot twice through the assault on the Nova competition and died of his wounds after being taken hostage, his household mentioned. Launched hostages are mentioned to have confirmed his dying.
Man Illouz died in captivity on account of accidents sustained within the assault on the Nova competition [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Eitan Levi, 53, was a taxi driver who was killed by Hamas gunmen on a street near the Gaza perimeter on 7 October. His physique was then taken to Gaza, the place Palestinians have been filmed beating and kicking it.
Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was killed by Hamas fighters in Nir Ozon 7 October, the IDF confirmed in December 2023. His physique is being held in Gaza.
Joshua Mollel, 21, was a Tanzanian scholar who was endeavor an agricultural internship at Kibbutz Nahal Ozwhen it was attacked on 7 October. The Tanzanian authorities confirmed in December 2023 that he was killed that day and that his physique was being held by Hamas.
Omer Neutra, 21, an Israeli-American and grandson of Holocaust survivors, was serving as an IDF tank commander close to Gaza when Hamas attacked on 7 October. The IDF later mentioned he was killed that day and his physique taken to Gaza.
Daniel Peretz, 22, was a captain within the IDF’s seventh Armoured Brigade. Initially from South Africa, he was killed in an assault on his tank close to Nahal Ozon 7 October and his physique was taken to Gaza, the IDF mentioned.
Dror Or, 48, and his spouse, Yonat, have been killed within the assault on Be’eri, the kibbutz confirmed in February 2024. Two of his three youngsters, Noam and Alma, have been taken hostage and have been launched as a part of the November 2023 ceasefire deal. Dror’s physique is being held in Gaza.
Dror Or was killed alongside his spouse [The Hostages and Missing Families Forum]
Suthisak Rintalak, 43, was a Thai agricultural employee killed within the assault on Kibbutz Be’eri, Thailand’s international ministry mentioned in Might 2024, citing the accessible proof. His physique is being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Lior Rudaeff, 61, was killed whereas making an attempt to defend Nir Yitzhak from assault on 7 October, the kibbutz mentioned. His physique is being held as a hostage.
Yossi Sharabi, 53, was kidnapped from Be’eri alongside together with his brother, Eli. In January 2024, the kibbutz introduced that the father-of-three had been killed in captivity in Gaza. The next month, the IDF mentioned an investigation had discovered that he was more likely to have been killed when a constructing collapsed following an Israeli strike on one other constructing close by. His physique is being held by Hamas. Eli, who was launched in February 2025, informed the BBC final week how vital it was for the household to have a funeral and closure.
Arie Zalmanowicz, 85, was kidnapped from Nir Ozon 7 October. In November 2023, Hamas launched a video displaying him saying he felt unwell. The next month his kibbutz mentioned he had died in captivity.
Hadar Goldin, 23, was a lieutenant within the IDF’s Givati Brigade who was killed in fight in Gaza in 2014. His physique has been held hostage by Hamas since then.
