In recent months, the identities of several hostages still detained in Gaza have been revealed. These individuals were abducted during an attack by Hamas at the Nova music festival. Here are key details about their situations and the circumstances surrounding their captivity.
Identity of 48 Hostages Still Detained in Gaza Revealed
Hostage Profiles
- Yosef-Chaim Ohana, 25: Captured while assisting others during the attack. A video released in May 2025 showed him alongside fellow hostage Elkana Bohbot.
- Elkana Bohbot, 36: Working at the festival when kidnapped. His family reported poor health conditions, including asthma and a severe skin condition.
- Avinatan Or, 32: Kidnapped with his girlfriend Noa Argamani. His family received signs of life in March 2025.
- Guy Gilboa-Dalal, 24: Abducted while attending the festival. A recent video showed him being driven in Gaza with another hostage, Alon Ohel.
- Alon Ohel, 24: He has multiple citizenships, including Israeli and German. His family expressed concerns over his health following release of a video showing his deteriorating condition.
- Eitan Mor, 25: A security guard who reportedly saved several festival-goers before his kidnapping. Signs of life were reported by his family in early 2025.
- Maxim Herkin, 37: An Israel-Russian dual national who was invited to the festival last minute. He and fellow hostage Bar Kupershtein were seen in a video in April 2025, showing signs of injury.
- Bar Kupershtein, 23: Initially stayed behind to help casualties. He was last seen in a video with Maxim, but details on his condition have been sparse.
- Segev Kalfon, 27: Captured while fleeing the festival. Reports indicate he and fellow captives have been held in harsh conditions.
- Evyatar David, 24: Texted his family during the attack, later showing up in a disturbing video that indicated he was severely malnourished.
- Rom Braslabski, 21: Abducted while trying to assist an injured person during the assault. A distressing video released showed him suffering from starvation.
Current Conditions and Family Concerns
The conditions for many hostages remain critical. Families report that various hostages are experiencing severe health issues due to inadequate care and harsh living circumstances. Eyewitness accounts from released individuals confirm widespread suffering among those still held captive.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, pressure mounts on authorities for the rescue and safe return of these hostages. The emotional toll on their families continues to amplify with each day as they await news of their loved ones.
These revelations underscore a broader humanitarian concern regarding the treatment of hostages in conflict zones and the urgent need for dialogue and intervention.
