April 4, 2025
Eighteen months after Hamas' massacre of Israelis, Palestinian terror groups are still holding 59 men and women—including five Americans—captive in Gaza.
Here are the names of the 59 hostages, what released hostages endured in captivity, how you can take action to help secure the hostages’ release, and how American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is working nonstop to bring them home.
Who are the 59 hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups?
Edan Alexander (21)
Ariel Cunio (27)
Alon Ohel (23)
Eitan Horn (38)
Avinatan Or (31)
Elkana Bohbot (35)
Evyatar David (24)
Bipin Joshi (24)
Ziv Berman (27)
Gali Berman (27)
David Cunio (34)
Eitan Mor (24)
Maxim Herkin (36)
Omri Miran (47)
Nattapong Pinta (35)
Bar Abraham Kupershtein (23)
Guy Gilboa-Dalal (23)
Nimrod Cohen (20)
Matan Zangauker (25)
Tamir Nimrodi (20)
Matan Angrest (22)
Segev Kalfon (27)
Rom Braslavski (21)
Yosef-Haim Ohana (24)
Gadi Haggai (72)
Itay Chen (19)
Judi Weinstein Haggai (70)
Eliyahu Margalit (75)
Eitan Levi (52)
Sahar Baruch (24)
Ilan Weiss (56)
Ofra Keidar (70)
Joshua Luito Mollel (21)
Tal Haimi (41)
Arie Zalmanowicz (85)
Ran Gvili (24)
Aviv Atzili (49)
Dror Or (48)
Tamir Adar (38)
Ronen Engel (54)
Inbar Hayman (27)
Jonathan Samerano (21)
Guy Iluz (26)
Yair Yaakov (59)
Asaf Hamami (41)
Lior Rudaeff (61)
Muhammad Al-Atarash (39)
Meny Godard (73)
Omer Neutra (21)
Yossi Sharabi (53)
Shay Levinson (19)
Daniel Oz (19)
Daniel Perez (22)
Uriel Baruch (35)
Sontia Ok’Krasari (30)
Sontisek Rintalk (43)
Amiram Cooper (85)
Idan Shtivi (28)
Hadar Goldin (23)
What did the hostages endure while held captive by Hamas?
The January 2025 hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas resulted in the release of 33 hostages. From physical abuse and starvation to psychological torment and isolation, these survivors have shared chilling testimonies of their time inside Hamas’ underground tunnels. Here’s what they went through, how they survived, and what their stories reveal about the hostages still held in Gaza.
What can I do right now to help the hostages?
Take 10 seconds and urge your elected officials to sustain pressure on Hamas, and to ensure that every hostage held in Gaza, regardless of age, gender, or nationality, is ultimately freed. Take action now at AJC.org/BringThemHome.
Where can I get more information and analysis about Israel's defensive war in Gaza?
As Israel intensifies its campaign to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of hostages—following the terror group’s rejection of multiple ceasefire and hostage deals—visit AJC’s Israel at Warpage for essential videos, podcasts, and explainers. Go now.
How is AJC advocating for the hostages and their families?
Since Hamas’ attack, AJC has been advocating side-by-side with more than 50 hostage families—during their visits to the United States and Europe—to keep their stories front of mind for officials at the highest levels of leadership across society, including with more than 200 members of Congress, multiple national media outlets, the U.S. State Department, major U.S. administration officials, high-ranking diplomats, faith leaders, and more. Learn more about AJC's efforts.
