Who’re the 20 Gaza hostages believed to be alive and anticipated to be launched?

TEL AVIV, Israel —In the course of the Hamas assaults on Israel on Oct. 7, 251 individuals have been kidnapped and brought throughout the border into Gaza. Below the primary section of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the remaining hostages are anticipated to be launched on Monday. After greater than two years, Israeli officers say that of the 48 remaining Israeli and overseas hostages, 20 are nonetheless believed to be alive. Following their launch, Israel will free round 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The hostages are anticipated to be freed early Monday morning. These are the names and tales of the hostages Israel believes stay alive:

Alon Ohel (24) — a musician and pianist, Ohel was kidnapped from the Nova music pageant, dragged from a shelter the place he was hiding among the many wounded and lifeless. His dad and mom, distinguished advocates for the hostages’ return, positioned dozens of pianos throughout Israel with the message “You are not alone.” In 2024, his mom, Idit Ohel, organized a live performance for him on the Gaza border. She instructed NPR, “I know that he’s alive because he was taken alive, and I know that he’s alive because I’m a mother.”

Ariel (28) and David (35) Cunio — brothers from Kibbutz Nir Oz, have been kidnapped on Oct.7 together with their wives and kids. Whereas their households have been freed in earlier offers, the brothers remained in captivity. In July 2025, their mom, Sylvia, stated: “I always try to stay optimistic because there’s no other way… I just want them all home.”

Avinatan Or (32) — the second of seven siblings, holds a level in electrical and laptop engineering and labored in high-tech. He was kidnapped from the Nova pageant together with his associate, Noa Argamani, who was rescued by Israeli forces final 12 months. Footage of their abduction, exhibiting Hamas gunmen separating them, grew to become a defining picture of the Oct.7 assaults. In March 2025, launched hostages delivered an indication of life from him to his household.

Bar Kupershtein (23) — the eldest of 5 siblings and the household’s major breadwinner after his father grew to become disabled, was kidnapped to Gaza whereas working on the Nova pageant. Keen about bikes, he was final seen in a Hamas video in April 2025 alongside hostage Maksim Harkin

Elkana Bohbot (36) — was working on the Nova music pageant when he was kidnapped. A number of movies of him in captivity have surfaced, the latest in Might 2025. Three months in the past, his mom instructed Galei Tzahal (Military Radio): “I don’t want to hear any more talk—I just want to see the headline, ‘We signed the deal.’ I’m exhausted from promises. I’ve lost my sanity, my optimism. My body can’t take it anymore.”

Eitan Horn (39) — was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his brother Yair, who was launched earlier this 12 months. An off-the-cuff schooling skilled, Eitan spent a part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled via tunnels throughout Israeli airstrikes. Yair’s launch in February 2025 introduced reduction to the household, however left them deeply anxious for Eitan.

Eitan Mor (25) — the eldest of eight siblings, he labored as a barista and dreamed of opening his personal café. He was kidnapped from the Nova pageant, the place he labored as a safety guard. Launched hostages described him as a morale booster who even confronted captors on behalf of others. His household in Kiryat Arba has publicly opposed compromise offers with Hamas, arguing they endanger Israelis long-term.

Evyatar David (24)— labored as a café shift supervisor and was planning a visit to Southeast Asia. He was kidnapped from the Nova music pageant alongside his pal Man Gilboa Dalal. In Aug. 2025, Hamas launched movies exhibiting him emaciated, digging his personal grave below their orders, and, talking below duress, urging the Israeli Prime Minister to comply with a ceasefire. The footage sparked outrage and dismay throughout Israel.

Twins maintain portraits of Gali and Ziv Berman, who have been taken by Palestinian militants on the Oct. 7 assault and since held hostage within the Gaza Strip, throughout a rally calling for his or her launch, within the Israeli coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv.

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Gali Berman and Ziv Berman (28)— twin brothers from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, have been kidnapped from their residence on Oct. 7. Lovers of soccer and journey, they ran a sound and lighting firm collectively and had lately returned from a visit to Costa Rica. Launched hostages reported that as of Feb. 2025, the brothers have been alive however being held individually—the longest time they’d ever spent aside, in response to their older brother Liran.

Man Gilboa-Dalal (24) — an animation and Japanese anime fanatic who had deliberate to journey to Japan, was kidnapped from the Nova pageant on Oct. 7 alongside his shut pal Evyatar David. His brother Gal, managed to flee. In Feb. 2025, Hamas launched a video exhibiting them witnessing their buddies’ launch. Launched hostages reported that Man endured extreme abuse and hunger, leaving him in extraordinarily poor bodily and psychological situation.

Michel Illouz (L), father of Man Illouz, and Ilan Dalal, father of hostage Man Gilboa Dalal (R), embrace and react subsequent to protestors cheering and holding indicators that learn, “they’re coming home” in Hostages Sq., Tel Aviv, on Oct. eleventh

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Maxim Herkin (35) — an Israel-Russian twin nationwide and immigrant from Ukraine, was kidnapped from the Nova pageant, the place two of his shut buddies have been killed. A father to a daughter in Russia and with a associate in Israel, he texted his mom “I love you” the day he was taken and has had no contact since. In Might 2025, Hamas launched a video exhibiting him pale and skinny. His mom instructed Israeli media, “Until I get my son back, I won’t say thank you.”

Matan Angrest (22) —the soldier was captured when his tank was attacked by Hamas close to the Gaza perimeter fence. A sports activities and soccer fanatic, he reportedly endured abuse and interrogations by Hamas operatives, in response to launched hostages. His final recognized look was in a Hamas video launched in March 2025.

Matan Zangauker (25) -was kidnapped from his residence at Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside together with his associate, Ilana Gritzewsky, who was launched in Nov. 2023. The couple labored on the kibbutz’s medical hashish farm, and their residence was among the many first focused by Hamas on Oct. 7. Matan’s mom, who raised him and his two sisters alone, has grow to be a number one voice for the hostages’ households and was named one of many BBC’s 100 Girls of 2024.

Nimrod Cohen (20) – a soldier taken from his tank through the Oct. 7 assaults close to the Nirim kibbutz near the border with Gaza. He was 19 on the time. Hamas launched footage of his seize, and launched hostages later confirmed he’s alive, although in poor bodily and psychological situation. A nature lover who enjoys climbing and video video games, his mom, Viki, wrote on social media after the ceasefire: “My child, you are coming home.”

Omri Miran (48) – a shiatsu therapist and head gardener at Kibbutz Nir Oz, was kidnapped from his residence in Nahal Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, in entrance of his spouse and two daughters. Hamas later launched footage of his kidnapping. The oldest dwelling hostage nonetheless held in Gaza, his father, Dani Miran, has grow to be a number one advocate for the hostages’ launch. Chatting with NPR final week, he stated, “I feel on top of the world—as if my son has been born again.”

Rom Braslavski (21) – a soldier from Jerusalem working as a safety guard on the Nova pageant, was kidnapped after serving to others escape, his household stated. In April 2025, Islamic Jihad launched a video exhibiting him emaciated and sick. Contact with him was misplaced in July, however Israeli officers imagine he’s nonetheless alive. His dad and mom have been main voices within the hostages’ household’s motion.

Segev Kalfon (27) – Kalfon was kidnapped whereas attempting to flee Hamas gunmen on the Nova music pageant. A pal later instructed his household that militants approached their automobile and seized Segev, a Tel Aviv finance scholar who had been identified with extreme anxiousness simply weeks earlier after a automobile accident. His mom fears for his well being, saying he is been denied vital remedy.

Yosef Chaim Ohana (25) – a bartender and the eldest son of a single mom he helped help, loves biking, tenting, and climbing. He was kidnapped from the Nova pageant after risking his life to assist others escape the assault. Launched hostages later reported seeing him alive, and in Might 2025 Hamas launched a video exhibiting him alongside fellow hostage Elkana Buchbut.