Who are the hostages released by Hamas? Twenty freed after two years in captivity

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Two years of agony are over for the households of 20 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas through the October 7 assaults.

The entire remaining dwelling captives had been handed over by the terrorist group on Monday as a part of US president Donald Trump’s peace deal in Gaza.

An extra 26 hostages are confirmed useless, whereas the standing of two extra whose lives had been in “critical hazard” is unknown.

Seven hostages had been launched by Hamas on Monday morning, simply earlier than President Trump landed in Tel Aviv to fulfill with their households. The remaining 13 have additionally now been handed over to the Crimson Cross.

“That is going to be a really particular time,” the president stated on Air Power One forward of his landing. “All people may be very enthusiastic about this second in time.”

Who’re the freed hostages?

Alon Ohel

One of many first seven hostages to reach again in Israel, Alon Ohel was kidnapped from the Nova music competition on October 7.

Born and raised in Lavon, a settlement in northern Israel, he had moved to Tel Aviv with associates and deliberate to begin a course on the Rimon Faculty of Music in October 2023.

Family and friends described him as a “cheerful, joyful” man, “surrounded by associates, loves life and good meals”. Alon has a brother and sister, Ronen and Inbar, and is the son of Kobi and Idit.

The 24-year-old went to Nova with associates however was pressured to flee to a shelter in Re’im when the capturing started. There, the group managed to flee grenades till he was taken by Hamas alongside Eliya Cohen, Or Levy, and the late Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Eitan Avraham Mor

Eitan Mor was working on the security team at the Nova festival when he was taken hostage — Eitan Mor was engaged on the safety workforce on the Nova competition when he was taken hostage (Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters)

A barista working in Jerusalem earlier than the 7 October assaults, Eitan Avraham Mor was on the safety workforce on the Nova competition when he was taken hostage by Hamas.

One in every of seven siblings, 25-year-old Mr Mor has been described as somebody with a “large coronary heart” who “makes everybody snort and loves to provide himself to others”.

In keeping with the Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters, Mr Mor stayed to assist evacuate wounded festivalgoers earlier than he was kidnapped himself in October 2023.

A beforehand launched hostage, Ron Krivoy, who spent three days with Mr Mor in a tunnel, informed of his “large smile and hope that did not fade even within the depths of the earth”.

Gali Berman

Additionally understood to have now arrived again in Israel is 28-year-old Gali Berman, who was kidnapped alongside his twin brother Ziv.

Mr Berman was born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel and labored offering sound and lighting for occasions. The brothers are stated to be large soccer followers, keenly following each Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool.

His associates described him as the primary particular person they name once they need assistance, including he has a “huge coronary heart”, an announcement from the Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters stated.

The pair had been kidnapped from the Kfar Aza Kibbutz together with Emily Damari on 7 October.

Ziv Berman

Gali Berman’s twin brother Ziv can also be understood to have arrived again in Israel on Monday morning.

Described as an “superb and kind-hearted particular person” with a “charming pleasure for all times,” Mr Berman loves exploring the world alongside his brother and travelled to Costa Rica earlier than he was kidnapped in 2023, in line with the Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters.

Each Gali and Ziv Berman are stated to have coordinated their work shifts to assist their father Doron with therapies for his Parkinson’s illness.

Man Gilboa-Dalal

Guy Gilboa-Dalal was kidnapped alongside his childhood friend, Evyatar David — Man Gilboa-Dalal was kidnapped alongside his childhood good friend, Evyatar David (Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters)

Man Gilboa-Dalal is one other attendee of the Nova music competition who was taken by Hamas fighters on October 7.

Raised in Alfei Menashe on the western fringe of the central West Financial institution, he had an enormous admiration for Japanese tradition and anime, and had deliberate a visit to go to, the Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters stated.

A “die-hard” fan of Maccabi Haifa FC, the 24-year-old additionally likes to play guitar and spend time together with his family and friends, the assertion added.

On October 7, he went to the Nova competition and was kidnapped alongside together with his childhood good friend, Evyatar David.

Matan Angrest

One of many hostages who was captured whereas serving within the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Matan Angrest was defending the Nahal Ouncesoutpost in southern Israel through the assault.

He has been described by his household as a “patriot” and acquired a certificates of advantage from the commander of Brigade 7. Outdoors of service, the 22-year-old is claimed to like Maccabi Haifa FC, enjoying video video games, and listening to music.

Throughout his kidnapping, he was reportedly lynched whereas unconscious, and a number of other testimonies have stated he was “starved and severely tortured” in captivity, in line with the Lacking Households Discussion board Headquarters.

Omri Miran

Additionally returned to Israel on Monday morning is Omri Miran. Mr Miran, 48, grew up within the Galilee however later moved to the Nahal Ounceskibbutz within the south of the nation.

A passionate sportsman, Mr Miran performed soccer and basketball in his kibbutz groups and is a fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv and likes to journey the world, in line with his family members.

Described as an “lively, concerned and devoted father”, his household stated his “biggest love is time together with his two daughters, Roni and Alma, who was simply six months outdated when he was kidnapped.

Yosef-Chaim Ohana

Yosef-Chaim Ohana is claimed to have been kidnapped whereas serving to the wounded through the bloodbath on the Nova music competition.

He reportedly informed his associates that he “doesn’t go away wounded within the discipline,” and was later taken by Hamas.

From Kiryat Malachi in southern Israel, Mr Ohana’s household stated they acquired a “clear” signal that he was nonetheless alive in February. In Could 2025, he was recognized in a Hamas video alongside fellow hostage Elkana Bohbot.

Segev Kalfon

Segev Kalfon was working from the Nova competition with associates when he was taken by Hamas gunmen on 7 October.

A finance scholar from Dimona within the Negev desert, the 27-year-old was described by his household as a “humorous particular person with an enormous coronary heart”.

In February 2025, launched hostage Ohad Ben Ami stated he had been held alongside Mr Kalfon with 4 different males in a tunnel in “horrible situations”.

Rom Braslavski

Rom Braslavski, 21, was taken from the Nova rave whereas working as a safety guard on 7 October. He was reportedly attempting to assist others when he was taken hostage.

In August 2025, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad launched a video of him in tears as he stated he had run out of meals and water. Within the video, he stated he’s unable to face or stroll, and “is at demise’s door”.

Nimrod Cohen

An IDF soldier stationed at Nahal Oz, 21-year-old Nimrod Cohen was captured by Hamas operatives after his tank was attacked.

In keeping with the Hostages Households Discussion board Headquarters, he’s the one survivor of the tank assault.

In February 2025, his household had been informed by launched hostages that he was nonetheless alive however in poor bodily and psychological situation.

Matan Zangauker

Taken alongside his accomplice Ilana Gritzewsky, Matan Zangauker was kidnapped from Nir Ouncesin southern Israel on 7 October.

Gritzewsky was launched through the November 2023 ceasefire and has fought for him to hitch her ever since.

In December 2024, Hamas launched a video of Mr Zangauker in captivity, the place he stated he was affected by pores and skin illnesses and a scarcity of meals and water.

Maksym Harkin

Ukrainian native Maksym Harkin was attending the Nova music competition with associates once they had been killed by Hamas fighters on 7 October, in line with the Hostages Households Discussion board Headquarters.

The 37-year-old was taken hostage and appeared alongside Bar Kupershtein in a Hamas video in April 2025. He later appeared in a separate video, showing to be carrying bandages for accidents Hamas stated had been sustained throughout an Israeli airstrike.

Chatting with ynet information on Monday morning, his mom Tala Harkin stated: “That is the very best morning on this planet. I’m joyful and confused. My head can’t course of all the knowledge.”

Evyatar David

Evyatar David was taken from the Nova music competition. He had texted his household shortly earlier than he was taken saying: “They’re bombarding the occasion.”

A video was revealed by Hamas of Mr David in August 2025. He appeared emaciated and extremely weak. “He’s a human skeleton. He was being starved to the purpose the place he will be useless at any second,” stated his brother Ilay.

Mr David was reportedly kidnapped alongside his finest good friend Man Gilboa-Dalal, who has additionally been launched.

Elkana Bohbot

Father Elkana Bohbot was reportedly working as a logistics coordinator on the Nova competition earlier than he was taken on 7 October.

His household stated he stayed on the competition grounds to assist evacuate the wounded earlier than being kidnapped.

In Could 2025, Hamas revealed a video displaying Mr Bohbot alongside Yosef-Chaim Ohana. He had an intravenous drip is attached to the wall subsequent to him.

Eitan Horn

Eitan Horn, 39, was visiting his brother Yair in Kibbutz Nir Ounceswhen the pair had been each kidnapped on 7 October.

The brothers had been reportedly held collectively till Yair was launched through the February 2025 ceasefire. On the time, Hamas launched a video on the time displaying Eitan and Yair hugging and crying.

He’s stated to have immigrated to Israel as an adolescent and lives in Kfar Saba.

David Cunio

Additionally kidnapped alongside his brother, David Cunio, 35, was taken by Hamas from the Kibbutz Nir Ounceson 7 October.

His household stated he held the protected room door of their dwelling for 5 hours on the day of the assault earlier than he was finally taken hostage. His spouse Sharon and their two daughters, Emma and Yuli, had been kidnapped and returned after 52 days in captivity.

He’s set to be launched alongside his brother Ariel.

Ariel Cunio

David’s brother Ariel, 28, was additionally taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His accomplice Arbel Yehoud was taken alongside him, however launched in January 2025.

Ariel’s brother Eitan, who escaped the Hamas-led gunmen, stated the final message from Ariel stated: “We’re in a horror film.”

Bar Kupershstein

Bar Kupershstein, 23, was working on the Nova competition as an usher. He was reportedly rescuing attendees earlier than he was kidnapped by Hamas.

His household recognized him in a video of hostages however he had then not been seen till April 2025 when he appeared in a video alongside Maxym Harkin.

He had beforehand served within the IDF’s Nahal Brigade.