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Hamas hostages: Who are the people taken from Israel? Hamas hostages: Who are the people taken from Israel?
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Elderly grandparents and young children were among those identified by relatives as having been captured by Hamas
An Israeli military spokesman has said that at least 199 people are now thought to have been taken hostage by Hamas, after its surprise attack on 7 October. Hamas has said it has hidden them in "safe places and tunnels" within Gaza, and threatened to kill hostages if civilian homes are bombed by Israel without warning.An Israeli military spokesman has said that at least 199 people are now thought to have been taken hostage by Hamas, after its surprise attack on 7 October. Hamas has said it has hidden them in "safe places and tunnels" within Gaza, and threatened to kill hostages if civilian homes are bombed by Israel without warning.
These are the stories of people confirmed by the BBC, or credibly reported, to have been taken hostage by Hamas from Israel. They include 14 children and at least 13 over-60s.These are the stories of people confirmed by the BBC, or credibly reported, to have been taken hostage by Hamas from Israel. They include 14 children and at least 13 over-60s.
Hostage crisis is toughest Israel has ever facedHostage crisis is toughest Israel has ever faced
Last updated on 17 October 2023 at 10:37 BST Last updated on 17 October 2023 at 14:13 BST
Maya Shem, 21, from Shoham, appeared in the first hostage video released by Hamas saying that she had been abducted from a party. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed she was taken hostage and said they were in touch with her family, who agreed images from the video could be shown. Mia Shem, 21, from Shoham, appeared in the first hostage video released by Hamas saying that she had been abducted from a party. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed she was taken hostage and said they were in touch with her family, who agreed images from the video could be shown.
Maya Shem pleaded for her release in the first hostage video released by Hamas's armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades Mia Shem pleaded for her release in the first hostage video released by Hamas's armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades
Channah Peri, 79, and her son Nadav Popplewell, 51, were taken hostage by Hamas, said Channah's daughter Ayelet Svatitzky, who was speaking to them on the phone when the gunmen burst in. She said the militants sent pictures of her two relatives, who both have diabetes, with armed men in the background.Channah Peri, 79, and her son Nadav Popplewell, 51, were taken hostage by Hamas, said Channah's daughter Ayelet Svatitzky, who was speaking to them on the phone when the gunmen burst in. She said the militants sent pictures of her two relatives, who both have diabetes, with armed men in the background.
Omri Miran, 46, was abducted by Hamas militants after his family opened the door to their secure shelter to an Israeli child, who said he would be killed otherwise. Omri's wife, Lishay Lavi, said she saw him being taken away in handcuffs with three other hostages from the Nahal Oz kibbutz.
Lishay Lavi said she saw her husband, Omri Miran, taken away in handcuffs by Hamas militants
Amiram Cooper 85, and his wife Nurit, 80, were taken from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, their daughter-in-law Noa told the BBC. The family last spoke to the couple on Saturday morning during the attack, Noa said, when the couple were in their safe room. The family later traced Amiram's phone to Gaza. Noa said the couple are without their medicines.Amiram Cooper 85, and his wife Nurit, 80, were taken from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, their daughter-in-law Noa told the BBC. The family last spoke to the couple on Saturday morning during the attack, Noa said, when the couple were in their safe room. The family later traced Amiram's phone to Gaza. Noa said the couple are without their medicines.
Amiram and Nurit Cooper, pictured with their granddaughter, GaliAmiram and Nurit Cooper, pictured with their granddaughter, Gali
Liri Elbag, 18, had just started military training as an Army lookout near the Gaza border when Hamas attacked, her father Eli told the Associated Press. Eli said he saw her in a video circulated later by Hamas, crowded with others on the back of a military truck which had been seized by the gunmen.Liri Elbag, 18, had just started military training as an Army lookout near the Gaza border when Hamas attacked, her father Eli told the Associated Press. Eli said he saw her in a video circulated later by Hamas, crowded with others on the back of a military truck which had been seized by the gunmen.
Adrienne Neta, 66, is a former midwife, who has been missing since the Gaza border community of Kibbutz Be'eri came under an attack that left more than 100 dead. Neta's children were on the telephone with her "as the terrorists barged into her home", according to her son Nahar.Adrienne Neta, 66, is a former midwife, who has been missing since the Gaza border community of Kibbutz Be'eri came under an attack that left more than 100 dead. Neta's children were on the telephone with her "as the terrorists barged into her home", according to her son Nahar.
A number of people are believed to have been abducted from the Supernova music festival in southern Israel. Among them:A number of people are believed to have been abducted from the Supernova music festival in southern Israel. Among them:
Celine Ben David Nagar, 32, was on her way to the event when Hamas's attack started. She was forced to hide in a bomb shelter, which then came under grenade assault. Her husband Ido says he was told by a survivor of the attack that Celine had not been killed.Celine Ben David Nagar, 32, was on her way to the event when Hamas's attack started. She was forced to hide in a bomb shelter, which then came under grenade assault. Her husband Ido says he was told by a survivor of the attack that Celine had not been killed.
Almog Meir Jan, 21, tried to flee the festival. He and a friend made it to the friend's car but only managed to drive a short distance before being forced to stop. Almog's family say they have seen a hostage video in which he appears. It is not known what happened to Almog's friend.Almog Meir Jan, 21, tried to flee the festival. He and a friend made it to the friend's car but only managed to drive a short distance before being forced to stop. Almog's family say they have seen a hostage video in which he appears. It is not known what happened to Almog's friend.
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Inbar Heiman, a student aged 21, was seen by two young Israeli men being taken away from the festival on a motorcycle. Hamas have released a video in which Inbar is seen very briefly.Inbar Heiman, a student aged 21, was seen by two young Israeli men being taken away from the festival on a motorcycle. Hamas have released a video in which Inbar is seen very briefly.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, from California, was seen by witnesses being loaded onto a truck by Hamas militants, his family told the Los Angeles Times. He was badly injured and unconscious, the witnesses said, and his last known phone location showed him on the border with Gaza.Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, from California, was seen by witnesses being loaded onto a truck by Hamas militants, his family told the Los Angeles Times. He was badly injured and unconscious, the witnesses said, and his last known phone location showed him on the border with Gaza.
Maya Regev, 21, and her brother Itay, 18, from Herzliya. On the morning of the attack, Maya's father got a call from his daughter who screamed "Dad they're shooting at me, I'm dead". The family said they later spotted Itay in handcuffs in the back of a vehicle in a video released by Hamas. Almost two days later, the Israeli army informed the family that both Maya and Itay had been abducted.Maya Regev, 21, and her brother Itay, 18, from Herzliya. On the morning of the attack, Maya's father got a call from his daughter who screamed "Dad they're shooting at me, I'm dead". The family said they later spotted Itay in handcuffs in the back of a vehicle in a video released by Hamas. Almost two days later, the Israeli army informed the family that both Maya and Itay had been abducted.
Itay and Maya Regev (front row) pictured with their mother and younger brotherItay and Maya Regev (front row) pictured with their mother and younger brother
Shani Louk, a tourist from Germany. Her mother, Ricarda, said she had seen a video of Shani after she was taken and later said she had information that Shani was in a critical condition in Gaza following a head injury.Shani Louk, a tourist from Germany. Her mother, Ricarda, said she had seen a video of Shani after she was taken and later said she had information that Shani was in a critical condition in Gaza following a head injury.
Shani Louk - pictured here in Mexico - was attending a a festival in Israel when she went missingShani Louk - pictured here in Mexico - was attending a a festival in Israel when she went missing
Noa Argamani, a Chinese-born Israeli citizen, was also kidnapped from the festival. Video footage - verified by her father Yaakov Argamani to Israel's Channel 12 - shows the 25-year-old being taken away on the back of a militant's motorbike screaming, "Don't kill me!"Noa Argamani, a Chinese-born Israeli citizen, was also kidnapped from the festival. Video footage - verified by her father Yaakov Argamani to Israel's Channel 12 - shows the 25-year-old being taken away on the back of a militant's motorbike screaming, "Don't kill me!"
Bar Kuperstein, 21, last spoke to his family early on the morning of 7 October, as the attack unfolded. Later the same day, his family say that they identified him in a video of Israeli prisoners, posted by Hamas. Since then, they say they have had no further information.Bar Kuperstein, 21, last spoke to his family early on the morning of 7 October, as the attack unfolded. Later the same day, his family say that they identified him in a video of Israeli prisoners, posted by Hamas. Since then, they say they have had no further information.
Vivian Silver, 74, a renowned peace campaigner, has been missing since Saturday morning. Her last communication was to say that her home in Kibbutz Be'eri was under attack.Vivian Silver, 74, a renowned peace campaigner, has been missing since Saturday morning. Her last communication was to say that her home in Kibbutz Be'eri was under attack.
Roni Eshel, 19, was based in an army base on the Gaza border. Her family say that the last time they heard from her was on Saturday morning. Her base was under attack. She sent a text message to her mother at around 09:30, saying: "Mom, I am okay, I am busy, I love you."Roni Eshel, 19, was based in an army base on the Gaza border. Her family say that the last time they heard from her was on Saturday morning. Her base was under attack. She sent a text message to her mother at around 09:30, saying: "Mom, I am okay, I am busy, I love you."
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Jordan Roman-Gat, a 36-year-old German-Israeli citizen, was kidnapped with her husband and young child by Hamas from Kibbutz Be'eri. She, her husband Alon, and three-year-old Gefen escaped when the car briefly stopped, but Jordan became separated from the others, relatives told CNN, adding they fear she may have been recaptured.Jordan Roman-Gat, a 36-year-old German-Israeli citizen, was kidnapped with her husband and young child by Hamas from Kibbutz Be'eri. She, her husband Alon, and three-year-old Gefen escaped when the car briefly stopped, but Jordan became separated from the others, relatives told CNN, adding they fear she may have been recaptured.
Jordan Roman-Gat escaped Hamas militants with husband Alon and daughter Gefen but went missing during the chaseJordan Roman-Gat escaped Hamas militants with husband Alon and daughter Gefen but went missing during the chase
Ohad and Ethan Vahalomy were abducted from their kibbutz, according to Ohad's mother, Esther. She said her daughter-in-law and two of her granddaughters managed to escape when five gunmen burst into their home, but Ohad and 12-year-old Ethan were taken.Ohad and Ethan Vahalomy were abducted from their kibbutz, according to Ohad's mother, Esther. She said her daughter-in-law and two of her granddaughters managed to escape when five gunmen burst into their home, but Ohad and 12-year-old Ethan were taken.
Ditza Heiman, 84, was seen by a neighbour at Kibbutz Nir Oz being led away by Hamas gunmen, her niece said. A former social worker, she is the widow of Zvi Shdaimah, who came to the UK on the Kindertransport, the organised rescue of children from Nazi-controlled areas during World War Two.Ditza Heiman, 84, was seen by a neighbour at Kibbutz Nir Oz being led away by Hamas gunmen, her niece said. A former social worker, she is the widow of Zvi Shdaimah, who came to the UK on the Kindertransport, the organised rescue of children from Nazi-controlled areas during World War Two.
Aged 84, Ditza Heiman was taken away by militants from the kibbutz where she lived, a neighbour saidAged 84, Ditza Heiman was taken away by militants from the kibbutz where she lived, a neighbour said
Dror Or, his wife Yonat, son Noam and daughter Alma were seen by a neighbour being dragged out of their home in Kibbutz Be'eri, according to their nephew Emmanuel Besorai. There has been no contact since, he said. Noam is aged 15 and Alma 13.Dror Or, his wife Yonat, son Noam and daughter Alma were seen by a neighbour being dragged out of their home in Kibbutz Be'eri, according to their nephew Emmanuel Besorai. There has been no contact since, he said. Noam is aged 15 and Alma 13.
Dr Shoshan Haran, her husband Avshal Haran, daughter Adi Shoham, her partner Tal Shoham and their children, Naveh and Yahel, were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Be'eri, according to the non-profit she founded, Fair Planet. Fair Planet said they lost contact with Dr Haran after the attack by Hamas, but Avshal's phone was tracked to Gaza and they believe the whole family was taken. Shoshan is aged 67, Avshal is 66, Naveh is aged eight and Yahel is three.Dr Shoshan Haran, her husband Avshal Haran, daughter Adi Shoham, her partner Tal Shoham and their children, Naveh and Yahel, were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Be'eri, according to the non-profit she founded, Fair Planet. Fair Planet said they lost contact with Dr Haran after the attack by Hamas, but Avshal's phone was tracked to Gaza and they believe the whole family was taken. Shoshan is aged 67, Avshal is 66, Naveh is aged eight and Yahel is three.
Sharon Avigdori, 52, her daughter Noam, 12, Lilach Kipnis, 60, her husband Eviatar, 65, and Paul Vincent, Eviatar's carer, are relatives of Dr Haran and are believed to have been kidnapped at the same time.Sharon Avigdori, 52, her daughter Noam, 12, Lilach Kipnis, 60, her husband Eviatar, 65, and Paul Vincent, Eviatar's carer, are relatives of Dr Haran and are believed to have been kidnapped at the same time.
Yaffa Adar, 85, was kidnapped from a kibbutz close to the border with Gaza. Her granddaughter Adva found a video of her being taken to Gaza, surrounded by four armed men.Yaffa Adar, 85, was kidnapped from a kibbutz close to the border with Gaza. Her granddaughter Adva found a video of her being taken to Gaza, surrounded by four armed men.
Yaffa Adar was filmed being transported in a golf cart by a group of armed menYaffa Adar was filmed being transported in a golf cart by a group of armed men
Shiri, Yarden, Ariel and Kfir Bibas are believed to have been abducted from the kibbutz in southern Israel where they lived and where Shiri was a kindergarten teacher. Shiri was pictured holding Ariel, aged 3, and 9-month-old Kfir, surrounded by Hamas militants.Shiri, Yarden, Ariel and Kfir Bibas are believed to have been abducted from the kibbutz in southern Israel where they lived and where Shiri was a kindergarten teacher. Shiri was pictured holding Ariel, aged 3, and 9-month-old Kfir, surrounded by Hamas militants.
Shiri Bibas and her two young children being taken away by Hamas militantsShiri Bibas and her two young children being taken away by Hamas militants
Yossi and Margit Silberman, Shiri's parents, are also missing and thought to have been captured.Yossi and Margit Silberman, Shiri's parents, are also missing and thought to have been captured.
Carmella and Noya Dan with Ofer, Erez and Sahar Kalderon were taken prisoner in Kibbutz Nir Oz. A video on social media appeared to show 12-year-old Erez being taken by gunmen towards Gaza, their relative Ido Dan told the BBC, who said he also feared for the health of 80-year-old Carmella without her medication.Carmella and Noya Dan with Ofer, Erez and Sahar Kalderon were taken prisoner in Kibbutz Nir Oz. A video on social media appeared to show 12-year-old Erez being taken by gunmen towards Gaza, their relative Ido Dan told the BBC, who said he also feared for the health of 80-year-old Carmella without her medication.
Erez (L) and Sahar Kalderon (R) are among the members of one family who were abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutzErez (L) and Sahar Kalderon (R) are among the members of one family who were abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutz
Judith Tai Raanan and Natalie Raanan, a mother and daughter from Illinois, USA, were visiting relatives in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when it was attacked. A neighbour told the family they saw Hamas militants take Judith and Natalie, 17, from the house, ABC7 in Chicago reported.Judith Tai Raanan and Natalie Raanan, a mother and daughter from Illinois, USA, were visiting relatives in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when it was attacked. A neighbour told the family they saw Hamas militants take Judith and Natalie, 17, from the house, ABC7 in Chicago reported.
The parents of Sharone Lifschitz - a London-based artist, who asked for them not to be identified for fear of reprisals - are believed to have been taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Ms Lifschitz said her father speaks Arabic and spent his time in retirement driving Palestinians who needed medical treatment to hospital.The parents of Sharone Lifschitz - a London-based artist, who asked for them not to be identified for fear of reprisals - are believed to have been taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Ms Lifschitz said her father speaks Arabic and spent his time in retirement driving Palestinians who needed medical treatment to hospital.
Ada Sagi, 74, is also believed to have been abducted from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her son, Noam, said Israeli soldiers found bloodstains but no sign of his mother and she was not among those killed or injured in the small community.Ada Sagi, 74, is also believed to have been abducted from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her son, Noam, said Israeli soldiers found bloodstains but no sign of his mother and she was not among those killed or injured in the small community.
Noam had been expecting his mother, Ada Sagi, in London next week for her 75th birthdayNoam had been expecting his mother, Ada Sagi, in London next week for her 75th birthday
Doron, Raz and Aviv Asher were taken captive while staying with relatives near the Gaza border. Husband Yoni saw a video of his wife and daughters, aged 5 and 3, being loaded onto a truck with other hostages. He also traced her mobile phone to Gaza.Doron, Raz and Aviv Asher were taken captive while staying with relatives near the Gaza border. Husband Yoni saw a video of his wife and daughters, aged 5 and 3, being loaded onto a truck with other hostages. He also traced her mobile phone to Gaza.
Sagui Dekel-Chen, an American-Israeli citizen, has been missing since Hamas's attack on the Nir Oz kibbutz, his father Jonathan told the BBC. Jonathan said his son was not found among the dead and the "only reasonable explanation" is that he was taken to Gaza.Sagui Dekel-Chen, an American-Israeli citizen, has been missing since Hamas's attack on the Nir Oz kibbutz, his father Jonathan told the BBC. Jonathan said his son was not found among the dead and the "only reasonable explanation" is that he was taken to Gaza.
Sagui Dekel-Chen's father has not heard from him since Hamas attacked the kibbutz where he livedSagui Dekel-Chen's father has not heard from him since Hamas attacked the kibbutz where he lived
Anucha Angkaew, a Thai national who had worked on an avocado farm for almost two years, was seen in a video published by Hamas. His wife, Wanida Maarsa, identified him to BBC Thai.Anucha Angkaew, a Thai national who had worked on an avocado farm for almost two years, was seen in a video published by Hamas. His wife, Wanida Maarsa, identified him to BBC Thai.
Boonthom Phankhong and Nattawaree "Yo" Moonkan, who are husband and wife, were working at a mushroom-packing factory near Gaza when Hamas militants burst in and began firing, according to Thai TV reports. Yo, aged 35, screamed while everyone else was hiding and was taken along with her husband, 45.Boonthom Phankhong and Nattawaree "Yo" Moonkan, who are husband and wife, were working at a mushroom-packing factory near Gaza when Hamas militants burst in and began firing, according to Thai TV reports. Yo, aged 35, screamed while everyone else was hiding and was taken along with her husband, 45.
O-wat Suriyasri was pictured with his hands tied behind his back as armed Hamas militants looked on, in a photo sent by a colleague to his family, according to Thai TV reports. He has a child with his wife back in Thailand.O-wat Suriyasri was pictured with his hands tied behind his back as armed Hamas militants looked on, in a photo sent by a colleague to his family, according to Thai TV reports. He has a child with his wife back in Thailand.
Manee Jirachat, who travelled to Israel for work four years ago, was seized by Hamas militants along with five other workers who had taken cover together, according to a Thai TV interview with his father, who had spoken to survivors.Manee Jirachat, who travelled to Israel for work four years ago, was seized by Hamas militants along with five other workers who had taken cover together, according to a Thai TV interview with his father, who had spoken to survivors.
Natthaporn Onkaew, Komkrit Chombua, Parinya Taemklang, Pattanayuth Tonsokri, Kiattisak "Top" Patee and a Mr Pongtorn (no first name given) were all named by the Thai foreign ministry as hostages. Thailand said 14 of its nationals in total were captured.Natthaporn Onkaew, Komkrit Chombua, Parinya Taemklang, Pattanayuth Tonsokri, Kiattisak "Top" Patee and a Mr Pongtorn (no first name given) were all named by the Thai foreign ministry as hostages. Thailand said 14 of its nationals in total were captured.
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