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List of Gaza war hostages

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List of Gaza war hostages
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Main article: Gaza war hostage crisis

Prior to the Gaza War breaking out on October 7, 2023, there were four Israeli citizens held hostage in the Gaza Strip, two of whom were alive, with the others dead. As part of the October 7 attacks that started the Gaza War, 251 additional people were kidnapped and taken hostage to the Gaza Strip, most of whom were Israeli citizens. A total of 168 hostages were returned alive: 7 were rescued, 5 released outside of any ceasefire framework, with the rest released during ceasefires in the Gaza War.

The last living hostage was released on October 13, 2025 as part of the Gaza peace plan. As of 27 October 2025, 13 bodies of hostages are still held in the Gaza Strip.

In addition to the hostages kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, there were two hostage standoff situations inside Israel as part of the October 7 attacks, with a third attempt at a standoff thwarted when the victims managed to escape to the roof where they were rescued. Both hostage situations were resolved in less than 24 hours. A total of 17 hostages were held hostage inside Israel. Only four survived.

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Hostages held in Gaza

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Hostages who survived

The following are hostages who were alive when released or rescued:[a]

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Hostages who did not survive

The following are hostages who were deceased when returned or retrieved:[a]

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Hostages held in Israel

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There were two hostage standoff situations inside Israel on the day of the October 7 attacks: One in Ofakim at the home of Rachel Edry, and one in Be'eri at the home of Pessi Cohen. At a third scene, the police station in Sderot, police officers and civillians managed to flee to the station's roof where they were rescued without being overpowered by the Hamas terrorists. The Hamas terrorists were therefore holed up at the station without having hostages in their custody.[110]

The hostage takers at Pessi Cohen's home in Be'eri demanded safe passage to Gaza for themselves and their hostages.[111]

Hostages who survived

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Hostages who did not survive

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Notes

  1. [a]
    Unless otherwise noted, the basis of this list is from Haaretz.[1]
  2. [b]
    Katzir died thirteen month after her release. Her death was atribiuted to "medical complications from her time as a hostage".[33]
  3. [c]
    Porat was illegally used as a human shield during the surrender[114]

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