This isn’t only a listing. These are lives interrupted, stolen, extinguished. Their tales demand justice.
By Gila Isaacson, JFeed
Earlier than you scroll additional – pause.
600 days have handed since October 7. 600 sunrises and 600 sunsets wherein the sunshine dimmed for hundreds of Israeli households.
Behind this quantity, 600, are terrified eyes nonetheless gazing tunnel ceilings, wounded hearts attempting to recollect the sound of youngsters’s laughter, and starved our bodies diminished to statistics.
These will not be simply “hostages.” They’re our brothers. Our sisters. The shoulders we grew up on, the hearts we should always really feel beating inside our personal.
They aren’t distant. They’re right here – woven into the material of our day by day lives, even when we’ve gotten used to shifting on.
After 600 days of screaming silence, we cease. To recollect. To really feel. To wish.
Every identify is a world. Each face, a universe.
Ariel Cunio (27, Nir Oz)
Kidnapped together with his longtime accomplice Arbel Yehud, Ariel is from a deeply rooted kibbutz household. His brother David and sister-in-law Sharon, together with their 3-year-old twin daughters, had been additionally kidnapped.
Whereas the others had been launched after 52 days, Ariel stays in Gaza. A beloved younger man, Ariel is remembered for his deep ties to neighborhood and kin.
Alon Ohel (22, Lavon)
Dragged right into a Hamas car from the Nova music competition, Alon was final seen alive in captivity. A vibrant younger man from the Galilee, he cherished music and gatherings. His household clings to the hope of seeing his smile once more.
Eitan Horn (37, Kfar Saba)
A former officer and devoted father, Eitan was kidnapped from Nir Ouncesalongside his older brother, Yair. Yair was later launched; Eitan was not. In a harrowing Hamas video, Eitan pleads to not separate households. His personal awaits his return with fierce love and sorrow.
Avinatan Or (32, Tel Aviv)
Seen within the notorious footage of his accomplice Noa Argamani being taken on a bike, Avinatan was separated and dragged by Hamas fighters. His mom lives between despair and hope, believing in his resilience.
Elkana Bohbot (36, Mevaseret Zion)
A faithful household man who stayed to assist the wounded on the Nova competition. He was kidnapped after heroically evacuating injured revelers. Later seen in a chilling video, he pleads for assist from captivity.
Evyatar David (23, Kfar Saba)
A gifted musician who tried to assist pals throughout the assault earlier than vanishing. His household retains his room intact, ready for his return.
Bipin Joshi (24, Nepal)
A Nepali agricultural scholar kidnapped whereas working within the Gaza envelope. Pals recall his braveness, throwing a grenade to save lots of others. He suffers from allergy symptoms and may have medical care.
Ziv Berman (27, Kibbutz Kfar Aza)
Kidnapped together with his twin brother Gali whereas attempting to rescue a neighbor. The twins had been separated in captivity. Their mom prepares a brand new house, hoping they’ll return to inaugurate it collectively.
Gali Berman (27, Kibbutz Kfar Aza)
Captured alongside Ziv and a neighbor. Recognized for his kindness and bravado, Gali is now believed to be held in harsh circumstances.
David Cunio (33, Nir Oz)
Father of twins, David bodily blocked the secure room door for 5 hours earlier than being overpowered. His spouse and daughters had been launched; David stays in Gaza.
Eitan Mor (23, Jerusalem)
A tech scholar working safety at Nova, Eitan turned the spokesperson for fellow hostages, encouraging unity and negotiating with captors. His household isn’t shocked, he’s all the time been a frontrunner.
Maxim Harkin (36, Tirat Carmel)
A lighting technician at Nova, Maxim was kidnapped minutes after reassuring his mom through textual content. His voice was later heard in a Hamas video.
Omri Miran (48, Nahal Oz)
Father of two, separated from his household at gunpoint and kidnapped. His household acquired indications he was alive months after the kidnapping.
Netpong Pinta (35, Thailand)
A Thai avocado farm employee kidnapped throughout the assault. His spouse and younger son wait anxiously for updates.
Bar Avraham Kuperstein (23, Holon)
A safety guard at Nova who rescued many earlier than being captured. Later seen injured and sure, pleading captors to assist his wounded pal first.
Man Gilboa-Dalal (22, Tel Aviv)
Recognized for his love of Japan and anime, Man disappeared after being seen hiding throughout the assault. His household campaigns globally for his launch.
Nimrod Cohen (20, Be’er Sheva)
Tank soldier captured after a brutal battle. Fellow hostages mentioned he was overwhelmed as a result of language limitations. His message: “I’m okay. I like you.”
Matan Zangauker (24, Nir Oz)
Kidnapped together with his fiancée, who was later launched. His mom leads public campaigns, saying: “Matan is our crown.”
Tamir Nimrodi (19, Kibbutz Be’eri)
Volunteered for responsibility on October 7. Captured after fellow troopers had been killed. Formally declared fallen months later, although his mom nonetheless goals he’s alive.
Matan Angrest (20, Kiryat Bialik)
Tankist who was seen wounded in captivity. A video confirmed he’s alive however in peril as a result of lack of therapy.
Segev Kalfon (27, Dimona)
Witnessed being kidnapped by a pal. Later experiences recommend he’s alive however mentally deteriorating in Gaza.
Rom Breslavsky (21, Jerusalem)
Saved many at Nova earlier than being captured. Lately launched hostage Sasha Trufanov offered the primary public signal of life from captive Rom in March 2025.
Yosef Chaim Ohana (23, Ra’anana)
Final seen serving to the wounded. Pink Cross confirmed he’s alive in captivity. His devices wait untouched.
Gadi Haggai (73, Nir Oz)
Declared murdered months later. His physique stays in Gaza. A revered musician and neighborhood pillar.
Itay Chen (19, Netanya)
Tank commander declared lacking, later confirmed murdered. A brutal video confirmed him wounded earlier than dying.
Judy Weinstein-Haggai (70, Nir Oz)
Weinstein was killed alongside husband Gadi Haggai whereas out for a morning stroll on October seventh.
Eliahu Margalit (75, Nir Oz)
Beloved kibbutz elder and horse caretaker. Murdered in captivity. His steady now honors his identify.
Eitan Levi (53, Bat Yam)
Taxi driver kidnapped and murdered en path to Be’eri. A heartbreaking Telegram video documented the abuse of his physique.
Sahar Baruch (25, Be’eri)
Kidnapped wounded; killed throughout a failed rescue mission. His household mourns each the loss and the way.
Ilan Weiss (56, Be’eri)
Emergency squad member. Murdered throughout the protection of his kibbutz. His spouse and daughters had been additionally kidnapped however returned.
Ofra Keidar (70, Be’eri)
Snatched on her morning stroll. Later declared murdered. Her daughter with particular wants nonetheless awaits her mom.
Joshua Mollel (21, Tanzania)
Agriculture scholar. Kidnapped and murdered. A shifting memorial was held in his honor.
Tal Haimi (41, Nir Yitzhak)
Safety chief. Fought to guard his neighborhood. Killed in motion. His spouse gave beginning days later with out him.
Aryeh Zalman Zalmanovich (86, Nir Oz)
The oldest hostage. Died in captivity as a result of lack of drugs. His household pleads for the return of his physique.
Ran Gavili (24, Meitar)
Injured throughout rescue missions, later confirmed murdered. Father of twins. His final message: “I’m damage, nevertheless it’s okay.”
Aviv Atsili (49, Nir Oz)
Kidnapped with spouse Liat, who returned. Aviv was murdered and buried later. His artwork and spirit dwell on.
Dror Or (49, Be’eri)
Murdered whereas defending his children. His surviving youngsters now develop up with out mother and father.
Tamir Eder (38, Nir Oz)
Neighborhood defender and hero. Died from accidents in captivity. The neighborhood middle now bears his identify.
Ronen Engel (54, Nir Oz)
Photographer and household man. Kidnapped and murdered. Buried with honor after a daring IDF restoration.
Inbar Hayman (27, Haifa)
Psychological well being volunteer. Kidnapped unconscious. Later declared murdered. Her neighborhood mourns deeply.
Yonatan Samrano (21, Tel Aviv)
Kidnapped and murdered. His mom accuses UNRWA employees of participation. His favourite soccer membership honors him.
Man Iluz (26, Tel Aviv)
Final seen wounded and kidnapped. Later declared murdered. His ultimate voicemail: “I like you. I’m bleeding.”
Yair Yaakov (59, Nir Oz)
Kidnapped together with his household. All others returned, he didn’t. His daughter lit a torch on Independence Day in his reminiscence.
Asaf Hamami (41, Kiryat Ono)
Senior officer. Fought and fell defending Nir Yitzhak. His physique was later recovered in a fancy IDF operation.
Lior Rodaf (61, Nir Yitzhak)
Veteran kibbutz member. Captured wounded. His youngsters combat for his return, exhibiting his picture to world leaders.
Muhammad al-Atrash (39, Bedouin village)
Fell in protection of southern Gaza border. Father of 13. His physique was kidnapped and solely just lately returned.
Manny Goddard (74, Be’eri)
Survivor from England. Murdered and his physique kidnapped. Returned in a later deal, buried beside his spouse.
This isn’t only a listing. These are lives interrupted, stolen, extinguished. Their tales demand justice.
600 days is simply too lengthy. Carry them house.
