Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
Guy Gilboa-Dalal23 years old, attending the festival with his brother. In June, an unnamed hostage was reportedly released, saying they were held in a room with Gay after being captured.
etanmore24 years old, working as a security guard at a music festival. In June, his father told Israeli radio that his family’s “last signs of life” in Eitan were four months ago, but he gave no details.
Aaron OherA 23-year-old Serbian citizen participated in the festival. Hamas footage showed him being taken away as a hostage, but his mother said in August that she had not seen or heard from him since.
Maxim HaginThe 36-year-old was invited to the festival at the last minute. He texted his mother twice after the attack but has not been seen or heard from since.
Sergev KalfounThe 26-year-old was captured by Hamas as he fled the festival and crossed the highway.
Romy GonenThe 24-year-old was ambushed while trying to escape the Supernova Festival. Her mother, Merav Leshem Gonan, spoke at the United Nations Human Rights Council in June, calling on the international community to help free the hostages. Romi was named as one of three women to be released on the first day of the ceasefire in January 2025.
Barr CoopersteinThe 23-year-old was working at a music festival when the attack occurred. His family said they recognized him in a video posted by Hamas of an Israeli prisoner. They have since said they have no further information.
Elijah CohenThe 27-year-old and his girlfriend initially hid in a shelter from the attackers, but he was discovered and driven away. In June, Hamas released video showing the moment Eliya and others were captured. Elia was one of 33 hostages released during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Elkana BobotThe 35-year-old went to a party with friends and told his wife and mother he was helping evacuate the injured before losing contact, The Times of Israel reported. Hours later, his family discovered a video of him posted online by Hamas and seen by BBC verify.
Rom Braslavsky20 years old, working as a security guard at a music festival. According to a report published by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, he was trying to rescue a person injured in the attack when he came under volley of fire. Nothing was heard from him since.
Omar Venkerttwenty three, A restaurant manager sent a message to the family saying he was going to a safe haven, but contact was subsequently lost. His family said they were shown Hamas footage of Omar, including a photo of him in handcuffs and wearing only his underwear. The Israeli government said Omar was one of 33 hostages to be released during the first phase of the new ceasefire agreement.
