More than 100 hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been released since they were taken in the cross-border Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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Here are the hostages released by Hamas and those remaining in Gaza
A deal between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, has paused the fighting since Nov. 24 and allowed for the release of hostages who are women and children in exchange for Palestinian women and teens held in Israeli prisons. Since the pause began, 75 Israeli citizens — including those who also hold citizenship from other countries — have been released. Under the deal’s framework, every Israeli hostage freed would initiate the release of three Palestinian prisoners. Outside the framework of the exchange deal, 24 foreign nationals — who do not hold Israeli citizenship — have been released since the pause began. Before the deal, some hostages — including two Americans — were also released or rescued.
The demographics and nationalities of the hostages believed to be remaining in Gaza — and exactly how many have died while in captivity — remains unclear. Israel has estimated that the majority of those remaining have Israeli citizenship and are men, including soldiers. It’s unclear how many of the remaining hostages may be in the Israeli military. Fewer than 10 U.S. citizens remain hostages, according to the White House.
While Hamas is thought to hold most of the hostages, some are believed to be held by other militant groups, including Palestinian Islamic Jihad, whose fighters took part in the Oct. 7 attack. Israel said it discovered the bodies of at least two hostages it claimed were killed in captivity. Hamas says Israeli strikes have killed some hostages. The Washington Post could not independently verify either side’s claim.
Here is a list of the hostages released so far and what is known about those who remain.
Number of hostages who have been freed so far: 104
Israel and Hamas initially agreed on a four-day deal that would pause hostilities to exchange captives. The deal, which began Nov. 24, has since been extended multiple times, allowing for the release of more hostages. The United States has pushed for a broader deal that could also encompass the release of men and military personnel.
- 72 Israeli and dual-national hostages have been released as part of the exchange deal began on Nov. 24. As of Wednesday, Israel has released more than 200 Palestinian prisoners — all women or teenagers.
- 3 Israeli-Russian dual nationals were released as part of a separate agreement between Hamas and the Kremlin.
- A total of 24 foreign nationals — 23 Thai and one Filipino — were released, which also came outside of the exchange deal.
- Before the deal, at least five hostages were freed — four were released by Hamas, and one was rescued in an Israeli operation.
Number of hostages estimated remaining in Gaza: 143
More than 240 people were believed to be abducted Oct. 7.
Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy said Thursday that 145 hostages are still being held in Gaza, and the subsequent release of two hostages would bring that number to 143. Of those, there are 132 Israelis or dual nationals and 11 foreign nationals.
The majority of the hostages, 117, are men, Levy said. There are now an estimated 26 women in the group. Israel said there are 10 hostages who are more than 75 years old, including husbands of elderly women who have already been released.
Fewer than 10 Americans remain in captivity in Gaza, according to White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. So far two Americans — Abigail Edan, 4, and Liat Beinin Atzili, 49, have been released.
Names of Israeli and dual-national hostages released since the deal
Nov. 24: The day the pause began, Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that 13 Israelis were released.
- Doron Katz Asher, 34, German citizen
- Raz Asher, 4, German citizen
- Aviv Asher, 2, German citizen
- Daniel Aloni, 44
- Emilia Aloni, 5
- Ruth Munder, 78
- Keren Munder, 54
- Ohad Munder, 9
- Adina Moshe, 72
- Hanna Katzir, 77
- Margalit Mozes, 78, German citizen
- Channa Peri, 79
- Yaffa Adar, 85
Nov. 25: Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that 13 Israelis were released.
- Noam Or, 17
- Alma Or, 13
- Shiri Weiss, 53
- Noga Weiss, 18
- Sharon Hertzman Avigdori, 52
- Noam Avigdori, 12
- Shoshan Haran, 67
- Adi Shoham, 38
- Naveh Shoham, 8
- Yahel Shoham, 3
- Hila Rotem Shoshani, 12
- Emily Toni Kornberg Hand, 8
- Maya Regev Jirbi, 21
Nov. 26: The Israeli Foreign Ministry listed 14 Israelis who were released.
- Abigail Edan, 4, American citizen
- Alma Avraham, 84
- Aviva Adrienne Siegel, 62
- Hagar Brodetz, 40
- Ofri Brodetz, 10
- Yuval Brodetz, 8
- Oriya Brodetz, 4
- Chen Goldstein-Almog, 48
- Agam Goldstein-Almog, 17
- Gal Goldstein-Almog, 11
- Tal Goldstein-Almog, 8
- Dafna Elyakim, 15
- Ela Elyakim, 8
- Ron Krivoi, 25, an Israeli-Russian citizen, was included on the list, although he was released separately from the exchange deal.
Nov. 27: Israel’s Foreign Ministry listed 11 Israeli hostages as being released.
All those released on Nov. 27 have dual citizenship — French, Argentine and German, said Qatar’s foreign minister, Majed al-Ansari.
- Eitan Yahalomi, 12, French citizen
- Karina Engel-Bart, 51, Argentine citizen
- Mika Engel, 18, Argentine citizen
- Yuval Engel, 12, Argentine citizen
- Sharon Aloni-Cunio, 34, Argentine citizen
- Yuli Cunio, 3, Argentine citizen
- Emma Cunio, 3, Argentine citizen
- Sahar Calderon, 16, French citizen
- Erez Calderon, 12, French citizen
- Or Yaakov, 16, German citizen
- Yagil Yaakov, 12, German citizen
Nov. 28: Israel’s Foreign Ministry said 10 Israeli hostages were released. One of the hostages was born in the Philippines, and some also hold Argentine citizenship, according to local media reports.
- Tamar Metzger, 78
- Ditza Heiman, 84
- Noralin Babadilla, 60, born in the Philippines
- Ada Sagi, 75
- Ofelia Adit Roitman, 77, born in Argentina
- Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, 36
- Meirav Tal, 53
- Gabriela Leimberg, 59, Argentine citizen
- Mia Leimberg, 17, Argentine citizen
- Clara Marman, 63, Argentine citizen
Nov. 29: The Israeli prime minister’s office said 10 Israeli hostages were released. Two others with Russian citizenship were also released. Qatar’s and Germany’s foreign ministries said there were three German citizens released, but The Post could not confirm the name of one.
- Gal Tarshansky, 13
- Amit Shani, 15
- Liam Or, 18
- Itay Regev Jerbi, 18
- Ofir Engel, 17, Dutch citizen
- Yarden Roman-Gat, 35, German citizen
- Moran Stela Yanai, 40
- Liat Beinin Atzili, 49, American citizen
- Ra’aya Rotem, 54
- Raz Ben-Ami, 56, German citizen
- Yelena Trupanov, 50, a Russian citizen, was included on the list but released separately from the exchange deal.
- Irena Tati, 73, a Russian citizen, was included on the list but released separately from the exchange deal.
Nov. 30: Hamas released two Israeli hostages and eight more are expected to be released Thursday, Israel’s military said.
- Amit Soussana, 40
- Mia Schem, 21, French citizen
Names of foreign national hostages released since the deal
Some other foreign nationals — mostly Thai — have also been released since the pause in fighting began.
Nov. 24: 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino national were released, the Thai and Philippine foreign ministries confirmed. Israel’s Foreign Ministry also listed the names of those freed.
- Uthai Sangnuan, Thai national
- Uthai Thunsri, Thai national
- Buddee Saengboon, Thai national
- Bancha Kongmanee, Thai national
- Wichai Kalapat, 28, Thai national
- Withoon Phumee, 33, Thai national
- Mongkhol Phajuabboon, Thai national
- Boonthom Phankhong, Thai national
- Santi Boonphrom, Thai national
- Natthawaree Moonkan, Thai national
- Gelienor (Jimmy) Pacheco, 37, Filipino national
Nov. 25: The Thai Foreign Ministry said four Thai nationals were released, and they were named by a Thai public broadcaster.
- Nattaporn Onkaew
- Komkrit Chombua
- Anucha Angkaew
- Manee Jirachart
Nov. 26: The Thai Foreign Ministry said three Thai nationals had been released. Their names were published by the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
- Phonsawan Pinakalo
- Surin Kesungnoen
- Wichian Temthon
Nov. 28: Thailand’s foreign minister said he welcomed two Thai nationals who had been released. They were named by Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
- Pattanayut Tonsakree
- Owat Suriyasri, 40, father of two
Nov. 29: The Israeli prime minister’s office announced that four Thai nationals had been released into Israel. They were named by Thailand’s Foreign Ministry.
- Paiboon Rattanin
- Kong Saelao
- Juckapan Sikena
- Chalermchai Sangkaew
Names of hostages who were released or freed before the deal
Before the pause in fighting, Hamas released four hostages, in two batches in October. Americans Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie, 17, were released on Oct. 20. Hamas said this was for “humanitarian reasons,” without elaborating.
Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper, Israeli women in their 70s and 80s, were released on Oct. 23, for what Hamas called “crushing humanitarian reasons.” Their husbands remain in captivity.
Israel said one of its soldiers who was taken in the Hamas incursion was released after a rescue operation in late October. The soldier was identified as Pvt. Ori Megidish.
Hostages confirmed dead in Gaza: At least 2
It is unclear how many of the hostages are still alive.
Israel has said it discovered the bodies of two hostages — 19-year-old Cpl. Noa Marciano and Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old who had been taken hostage from Kibbutz Beeri — who were “murdered in captivity.” After Hamas said Marciano was killed by an Israeli strike, the Israel Defense Forces said intelligence and a “preliminary pathological report” indicated that Hamas killed Marciano after an Israeli strike wounded her. The Washington Post could not independently verify the claim, and Israel did not provide the evidence on which it based its assessment. Hamas militants have said that some hostages have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, but they have not produced evidence that corroborates their claims.
Kate Brady in Berlin and Shira Rubin and Lior Soroka in Tel Aviv contributed to this report