June 22, 2025
More than 20 months after Hamas' massacre of Israelis, Palestinian terror groups are still holding 50 men and women—including two Americans—captive in Gaza.
Here are the names of the 50 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 hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups?
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)
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)
Itay Chen (19) - U.S. Citizen
Eliyahu Margalit (75)
Eitan Levi (52)
Sahar Baruch (24)
Ilan Weiss (56)
Joshua Luito Mollel (21)
Tal Haimi (41)
Arie Zalmanowicz (85)
Ran Gvili (24)
Dror Or (48)
Tamir Adar (38)
Ronen Engel (54)
Inbar Hayman (27)
Guy Iluz (26)
Asaf Hamami (41)
Lior Rudaeff (61)
Muhammad Al-Atarash (39)
Meny Godard (73)
Omer Neutra (21) - U.S. Citizen
Yossi Sharabi (53)
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.
