Tamir was kidnapped from the Gaza envelope area. Among his personal belongings was a small handwritten note with goals he valued for himself: "To be able to help many people, create a close social circle, and do no harm." November 15, 2024 marked his 20th birthday while he was still in captivity.

Nimrod was abducted with his friends from Nahal Oz. His family watched Hamas videos and identified him in one of the videos. His mother Vicki says he is a sensitive, introverted and quiet kid, with a big heart who does not argue with others, and that he loves his friends very much. The Cohen family lives in Rehovot, where his family, particularly his twin sister, Romi Cohen, are active in the local branch of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which organizes rallies and gatherings.

Rom worked in security at the music festival in Re'im and was abducted from there. He was declared missing and his family later received a message that he had been kidnapped. He was last seen in the Re'im area on Saturday at 2:00pm. Mark Mizrahi, who was at the festival with him, said that Rom guarded the group bravely. "When a group of unarmed Arabs approached us, Rom told us all to gather stones, sticks and whatever was around and to scare them away. And it worked, they really left us." Mark added: "He tried to move two girls' bodies so they wouldn't be taken to Gaza, until they fired an RPG at us and everyone just ran away. Since then, his whereabouts have been unknown."

Matan was abducted from Nahal Oz where he was in a tank with 3 other soldiers defending the Kibbutz. Matan loves fitness and working out.

Guy traveled to the music festival in Re'im with his friend Evyatar David who was also abducted. A video of Guy in Gaza surfaced where he appeared to be handcuffed. Guy planned to go on a big trip after his army service in a few weeks to Japan and had already started learning Japanese. Guy's 23rd birthday fell on May 10, 2024 while he remains in captivity. On February 22, 2025, Hamas released a disturbing sign of life of the two friends, Guy and Evyatar. In the video, they appear to be watching the ceremony of the hostage release of Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert.

Bar is a medic in United Hatzalah who worked as a security guard at the Re'im music festival. His friends saw him in a Hamas video, handcuffed and lying on the floor, and according to his family, he was heard calling out his name clearly. In recent years, he has become the main provider of the family, after his father went into assisted living. His mother is currently dealing with a difficult fracture, and his two younger brothers are managing the affairs. The family's bank accounts are frozen by law. Bar's 23rd birthday fell on April 1, 2024 while he remains in Gaza.

Alon was abducted from the Re'im music festival. He had arrived at the festival with four friends at 5:30 in the morning, shortly before the attack began. Through correspondence with his family, they understood from him that he was in a shelter and that everything was fine. According to testimonies, when the shooting began, they got into the car and drove off to hide in a shelter, towards which the terrorists threw grenades. Alon and others threw the grenades back out so that they would not explode on them, but the terrorists went in and took him and two others in the car. Later, they were also identified in a Hamas video. Two of his friends were killed. Alon is a talented musician and pianist, he majored in music. Music is an inseparable part of his life. Only a month before the attack, he returned from a six-month trip to the East. Alon turned 24 years old on February 10, 2025, while still in Hamas captivity.

Evyatar was abducted from the music festival in Re'im along with his childhood friend Guy Gilboa-Dalal. They had been at the festival with Idan Hermati and Ron Tzarfati, who were both killed. In the morning of the attack, Evyatar told his mother on the phone that there were rocket attacks and he has not been heard from since. Later that day, Hamas released a video of him on Telegram, lying on the ground, frightened, while someone shone a flashlight on him. Later, another video was released showing him with his hands ties up being dragged by a terrorist who had one hand on Evyatar's shoulder and a gun in his other hand. Evyatar is a talented musician who plays acoustic and classical guitar. He is the son of Gilia and Avishai, has an older brother, Ilay, age 26, and a younger sister Yaela, age 18. On February 22, 2025, Hamas released a disturbing sign of life of the two friends, Guy and Evyatar. In the video, they appear to be watching the ceremony of the hostage release of Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert.

Bipin is a Nepali citizen. He arrived at Kibbutz Alumim to intern in agriculture three weeks before he was abducted to Gaza. He hid in a shelter with 16 other students, at least ten of whom were killed at the scene. On October 7, Bipin was seen in footage being forcibly abducted by Hamas terrorists, along with 3 Thai citizens to the Al-Shifa Hospital.

Yosef Chaim Ohana was abducted from the music festival in Re'im. His relatives say that he and the friends he was with at the party started to help the wounded and get them to medics and ambulances. "They tried to run towards the main road, but then he saw they were shooting towards him and his friend with an RPG. Yosef Chaim ran to the left, and his friend ran to the right and hid under a car. His friend was injured by the missile, and managed to see Yosef Chaim peeking from behind the car where he had hidden. After that he was not seen again". Yosef Chaim worked as a bartender at Aria in Tel Aviv. He dreamed of studying something in the field of coaching. Last year he stayed with his grandmother, since she lived in the center and it was convenient for him with work. His mother said: "I am a single mother, and he always helps me. He even payed my rent once."

Eitan arrived at the festival in Re'im as a security guard. His parents, Sabbath observers, had no idea he was at the festival. In the morning of the event, he spoke with his uncle. According to those who last saw him, he was seen moving two girl's bodies to a safe place. His father, Tzvika, who attended the first meeting between Netanyahu and the families of the abductees, said he was opposed to an exchange that would bring the release of terrorists. Eitan's 24th birthday fell on May 30, 2024 while he remains in captivity.

Matan Zangauker, originally from Nir Oz, was abducted along with his girlfriend Ilana Gritzevski from their home in Nir Oz. He communicated with his family from the safe room, first trying to calm down his mother, but later writing: "They are here; they are in the house" and "I love you, don't cry." His last three messages were: "Here." His family say that because of his parents' divorce, Matan had always been mature, with a strong work ethic, contributing to the family income and helping his younger sisters, introverted and humble, and putting others before his own well-being.

Segev was abducted from the music festival in Re'im. He recently embarked on a new journey in the world of finance after working for years in the family business. Segev's 27th birthday fell on January 5, 2025 while he remains in captivity.

Gali and his twin brother Ziv were kidnapped from Kfar Aza. They live together in the "young generation" neighborhood of the kibbutz, a neighborhood that is right next to the fence. The brothers have been childhood friends with each other since day one and worked together at the amplification company. They travelled around the world and both are fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool FC. They played in the village football team "Kfar Aza Foxes". On October 7th, Ziv was in his room and Gali was visiting a friend two houses away. Ten days later, the family received a message from IDF officers that the brothers were likely kidnapped. The family does not know if they are together or if they are injured. Their parents and their eldest brother Idan survived the terror attack and are waiting for their return.

Ziv and his twin brother Gali were kidnapped from Kfar Aza. They live together in the "young generation" neighborhood of the kibbutz, a neighborhood that is right next to the fence. The brothers have been childhood friends with each other since day one and worked together at the amplification company. They travelled around the world and both are fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool FC. They played in the village football team "Kfar Aza Foxes". On October 7th, Ziv was in his room and Gali was visiting a friend two houses away. Ten days later, the family received a message from IDF officers that the brothers were likely kidnapped. The family does not know if they are together or if they are injured. Their parents and their eldest brother Idan survived the terror attack and are waiting for their return.

Ariel was in kibbutz Nir Oz with his girlfriend Arbel Yehoud, who was also abducted. Ariel is the brother of David Cunio, who was also taken hostage with his entire family. Recently, Ariel and Arbel returned from a long trip to South America. Ariel turned 27 years old on June 12, 2024 while he remains in captivity.

The video of the kidnapping of Avinatan and his girlfriend Noa Argamani, who were attending the music festival in Re'im, made headlines around the world. Noa was taken away on a motorcycle by Hamas terrorists while screaming "Don't kill me!" Avinatan appears to have also been taken to Gaza. His family said that he and Noa were planning to move in together soon. Avinatan had completed a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Ben-Gurion University and works at Nvidia. During his studies, he volunteered at the children's oncology department in Soroka Hospital. He loves to read books, always loves to host, cook and take care of his friends. February 6, 2025 marked his 32nd birthday. On June 8, 2024, Noa was rescued in a special operation by the IDF, the Shin Bet, and Yamam. Avinatan remains in captivity.

David, his wife Sharon, and their twins Emma and Yuli, were all abducted from their home in Nir Oz on Saturday, October 7. Sharon's sister, Danielle Alony, and her 6-year-old daughter, Emelia, were also taken. In addition, David's brother, Ariel, along with his partner Arbel Yehoud, were also abducted. Danielle Alony and Emilia were released in the first phase of the hostage-prisoner exchange on November 24, 2023. Sharon, Emma and Yuli were released on November 27, 2023. David's 34th birthday fell on May 21, 2024 while he remains in captivity.

Elkana Bohbut was abducted from the Re'im festival where he worked as part of the production team. He sent his wife, Rivka, a message that there was gunfire and that he was helping people escape. At 08:00 he spoke with his parents and said that everything was okay. He was seen in a Hamas video, cowering in fear on the floor with other captives. His childhood friends, brothers Osher and Michael Vaknin, were killed. He is married and the father of a three-year-old son. Elkana was active in the party scene, setting up decorations for large events at the nightclub chain HaUman 17 and working for a production company.

Maxim Herkin was abducted from the music festival in Re'im by Hamas. His family says that this was his first trance rave. He lives in Tirat HaCarmel with his single mother and 11-year-old brother, acting as the family's support. He is also a father to a 3-year-old daughter. He had gone to the festival almost by chance after his friends had made a spontaneous last minute offer. He had planned to stay for a few hours and return home. When the first alert was issued, he sent a message to his mother saying, "Mom, everything is okay, I'm coming home slowly." A few minutes later he wrote, "Mom, I love you." Since then, she has not heard from him. Maxim's 36th birthday fell on May 25, 2024 while he remains in captivity.

Eitan was abducted with his brother Yair when he came to visit him in Nir Oz. He is an informal educator who has long worked with different youth movements and served as an emissary in Peru. Yair, who works in construction, is heavily involved in Nir Oz, organizing parties and holiday activities and is responsible for the local kibbutz pub. Eitan turned 38 on September 23, 2024. Yair was released from captivity in a hostage-prisoner exchange deal on February 15, 2025 while Eitan remains in captivity.

Omri Miran was abducted on camera from his neighbor's home in Nahal Oz. He was abducted together with Tsachi Idan. Tomer Arava, the neighbor's son, that went from house to house under the threats of the terrorists, also came to them: "He asked us to open the door and promised that he wouldn’t do anything to us and we wouldn’t do anything to him. He didn't plead, he didn't cry, he understood that this was his mission and that in order to stay alive he needed to do it," said Lishi, Omri's wife. "We opened the door and they pointed guns at us. They didn't agree to let us take Alma, the baby, who was still sleeping. We pleaded with them, but they didn't let us get up. Tomer decided to intervene. He asked the terrorists to allow him to bring little Alma who was left alone in the safe room. After the family's pleas, the terrorists allowed Omri to leave and he returned with the baby, crying in his arms. They were taken to the neighbor's house, where Hamas terrorists gathered the family with another family and with Natalie and Yehudit Raanan, who were also abducted and have since been released." On April 27, 2024, Hamas released a sign of life from Miran, in which he said "My dear family - I miss you all. My father, my brother, my sister, my beloved Lishai, my dear daughters Roni and Alma. This year we were not able to celebrate any holiday together because of this cursed war and I hope that at least the next holiday, Independence Day, we can all celebrate together. It's time to reach a deal that will get us out of here alive, safe and sound." April 11, 2024 marked Omri's 47th birthday while he remains in Hamas captivity.

Itay was murdered on October 7 and is still held in Hamas captivity. He was abducted from a Nahal Oz military base where he was stationed with friends in his Armored Corps team. His family spoke with him on Saturday morning and haven't heard from him since. His brother was about to have his Bar Mitzvah a few days after the kidnapping - he commemorated it without him. Itay is the middle of three brothers. He was a sports enthusiast who loved soccer, rock climbing, and traveling around the country. On March 12, 2024, the IDF permitted the publication that Itay was killed and his body is held by Hamas.

Oz was a boy who loved life. Always laughing and smiling, he loved everyone and was a true friend. He was a musician and guitarist who believed the power of music could change the world. Oz has a twin sister and parents living in Kfar Saba. On February 25, 2024, it was released for publication that Oz, an Armored Corps soldier, fell in battle on October 7 and his body remains in Hamas captivity.

Joshua was a agriculture student from Tanzania who was abducted by Hamas. Joshua had an internship at Nahal Oz's dairy farm which was organised by his college in central Tanzania, the Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute - Katrin. On December 13, 2023, his father was informed that his son was murdered and his body was held by Hamas in Gaza. Joshua had come to Israel from Tanzania only two weeks before the sudden attack.

Omer Neutra was abducted near Nir Oz. He grew up in New York before moving to Israel and settling in Kibbutz Afikim. There are videos online distributed by Hamas which show his abduction.

Daniel Perez was captured by Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the attack on October 7. Daniel immigrated to Israel with his family from South Africa when he was 13, two months after his Bar Mitzvah. He was very sociable and loved extreme sports. His brother, Yonatan Perez, was shot in the leg during the battle. Ten days later, the Perez family decided to go ahead with the long-planned wedding of Yonatan and his fiance, Galya Landau. The decision to go ahead with his wedding was incredibly hard for Yonatan but the family together felt it was the right thing to do under the circumstances. Daniel's absence was deeply felt during the wedding ceremony. "When the rabbi mentioned him, it was very, very hard and I broke down," said his father. "I had my son holding me up, instead of me holding him up." On March 17, 2024, the IDF announced that the Chief Military Rabbi determined his death after an examination of all findings and based on reliable sources.

Ran Gvili, a fighter in the Negev Yasam unit in the southern police district, was kidnapped after being killed in battle in Kibbutz Alumim. In the morning of the attack, he was waiting for medical treatment at a hospital near Kibbutz Alumim. When he heard of the situation, he left to help. At 10:50 he contacted his friends on WhatsApp and informed them that he was shot twice in the foot. Since then, he has gone missing. On January 31, 2024, it was revealed that Ran was killed in battle on October 7 and he is classified as a fallen soldier kidnapped in the Gaza Strip. The police paid tribute to him: "He fought with strength and vigor on the front lines against the enemy"

Sahar was enrolled at Ben Gurion University and was scheduled to start studying electrical engineering this year but will no longer be able to. The week after October 7th, he planned to go to Be'er Sheva to pick out an apartment. A month before the tragic weekend, he returned from a trip to South America and was also able to hike parts of the Israel trail. He was an excellent chess player and a lover of anime and science fiction. He was sharp and realistic, and his family says he had a nice, ridiculous sense of humor. He is the second of four siblings to his parents Tami and Roni. On October 7th, he was at his mother's house along with his brother Idan. In the early hours of the morning, grenades were thrown into the house, and Idan was injured from shrapnel. The whole time, Sahar treated and took care of Idan. They entered the safe room and tried to lock it but were unsuccessful so they blocked the door with a closet. The terrorists ignited the house, and despite the awareness of the danger outside, Sahar and Idan decided to jump outside, Sahar was still able to tell his mother, "to die in the fire is more painful." Apparently Idan jumped first, and Sahar stayed to look for Idan's inhaler. Communication with them was lost at about 12:00pm. A few days later, the family was informed of a certain identification of the body of Idan who turned out to have been shot in the head. Sahar is still missing and about three weeks after October 7th, the family was informed he was kidnapped. Sahar's grandmother, Geula Bachar, was murdered in the kibbutz. Sahar was murdered during a failed rescue mission on December 7th and Kibbutz Be'eri announced his murder two days later. His body remains held in Gaza.

Guy started to leave the music festival in Re'im with ten friends when the rocket fire began. In the footage of the terrorists, they are seen arriving at Guy's Jeep and killing everyone inside. At the end of the clip, someone is seen escaping - presumably Guy. Guy called Magen David Adom and reported that there were terrorists and that he was hiding behind a tree, wounded and bleeding, and asked them to send a helicopter. The Magen David Adom operator got his father, Michel, on the line at his request. Guy said to him, "Dad, I just wanted to tell you that I love you." Michel got into the car and drove to the area, searching for Guy among the bodies. Two days later, the Jeep was found in the area where it was burned and full of bloodstains. Army representatives told his father that they had found evidence that Guy was taken into Gaza. Guy was a musician, a guitarist, a sound engineer with Matti Caspi, Shalom Hanoch, and HaYehudim. His family was informed on November 30th that he had been murdered and his body remains in Hamas captivity.

Inbar was kidnapped from the festival in Re'im and was seen in a video being taken by the terrorists while unconscious into Gaza. Inbar was at the festival with friends and was a festival "helper" who volunteered to help festivalgoers in need. She ran away with two Israelis, Priel Bitton and Rom Dahari, and two terrorists chased them for 3 hours. Only at about 1pm, the terrorists managed to catch up. One of them grabbed hold of Inbar. A motorcycle that came out of Kibbutz Be'eri with armed terrorists murdered and kidnapped Inbar to Gaza. Inbar was a visual communications student and the partner of Alon. The two studied together at WIZO Haifa, and she was about to start her fourth year. She was a graffiti artist in Israel and around the world with a well recognized signature of her nickname "Pink." Since the abduction, graffiti artists in Israel and around the world have set out on the streets and sprayed "Free Pink". On December 15, her family was informed that Inbar was murdered by Hamas and her body remains in captivity.

Idan Shtivi, a photography enthusiast in his second year studying sustainability and governance at Reichman University, had just arrived in the area of the music festival in Re'im when the terrorist attack started. When Shtivi and his friends noticed the rocket fire in the area, they decided to drive towards the center. However, on Route 242 they were attacked by Hamas terrorists. Shtivi, who was the driver, even tried to escape the murderous gunfire. Shtivi's friends in the car were killed. Shtivi himself was considered missing and at the beginning of January 2024, his family was officially informed there was evidence he had been kidnapped. "My brother, Idan, always knew how to act in situations, even in terrifying events," said his sister Hila, "It is very difficult for us, it's as if a part of our bodies are missing." On October 7, 2024, a year after the massacre, it was announced that Idan was murdered on the day of the attack and is still held by Hamas.

Sonthaya was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri. He was murdered while working in the plantations near the kibbutz. On May 16, 2024, the IDF spokesman announced that his family had been informed that he was murdered on October 7 and that his body is being held by Hamas.

Hadar was a Sergeant in the Givati Brigade who fell in battle in Rafah during Operation Protective Edge on August 1, 2014. A 72-hour ceasefire was agreed upon which was quickly broken by Hamas. A force under the command of Colonel Benaya Sarel, including Sergeant Goldin and a small number of soldiers, continued to search for tunnels in the Rafah area. At 9:05, terrorists emerged from a tunnel and attacked the force. They killed Colonel Sarel, Sergeant Liel Gidoni, and Sergeant Goldin. Sergeant Goldin was abducted into the terror tunnel. Shortly afterwards, a "Hannibal Directive" was activated, which involved a heavy artillery barrage in the area in order to prevent the abductors from escaping. Lieutenant Itay Pund and Major Matan Choresh led a pursuit of the terrorists inside the tunnel. During the pursuit, items were found that later allowed to determine Goldin's fate. Hadar grew up in Kfar Saba. He was 23 years old and was engaged to Edna Sarusi. He left behind his parents, twin brother, another brother, and sister. His family has been fighting for his return ever since. Hadar has been held by Hamas for over 9 years. During the Operation Protective Edge, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the government was working to return all captives, including Hadar, soldier Oron Shaul, and the two additional Israeli citzens taken into Gaza before the start of the war.

Uriel was abducted from the music festival in Re'im. He was at the festival with a friend who spoke with his wife at 6:30. The friend said they were on their way out and she heard him say "Uriel, go, go, they're shooting at us," which was the last communication with him. The friend was found shot dead near the car in the Miflasim area. Uriel was seen in a Hamas video, lying on the ground with his face to the side and a hoodie covering his face. There are more videos from the scene that show the car with bodies, but he was not found there and there was no blood where he had been lying. After three weeks, the family received confirmation that he had been abducted. On March 26, 2024, his family received the news that he was murdered and his body remains held captive by Hamas. He left behind his wife, Racheli, two children, his parents Naomi and Amir, and his three brothers. Uriel's family said that "Uriel was a happy man, loved by all, loved by everyone who was near him, we will remember his smile and his love of all people."

Tamir Adar, the grandson of Yafa Adar, was abducted from Nir Oz. He was married to Hadas and the father of two children, 3-year-old Neta and 7-year-old Assaf. Tamir put his family in the safe room and went out to fight the terrorists. He worked in the Ramon Foundation as a social group leader, and ran educational programs in the school Yuvelei Habsor. He recently decided to fulfil his dream and work in agriculture on the kibbutz, close to nature and to the fields of the kibbutz that he loved so much. In addition, he joined the educational management of the kibbutz. Tamir’s grandmother, Yafa Adar, was returned from captivity in the first round of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal on November 24, 2023. On January 5, 2024, Kibbutz Nir Oz announced Tamir was murdered and his body is still held by Hamas.

Mohammad is a father to 13 children, the youngest of whom was born three months ago and a tracker in Gaza Division's Northern Brigade. In early December 2023, his family was informed he was abducted by Hamas to the Gaza Strip. Mohammad's uncle said, "Our lives have not been routine since Mohammad did not return to the family from the beginning of the war. It is not easy for us to cope with such a challenging atmosphere, especially because we do not know if he is alive or not. We hope to receive good news that will bring joy to all of us. The children ask every day about their father, when he will return, and we have no way to provide answers." On June 24, 2024, the IDF announces to his family that he fell in battle on October 7 and his body was abducted to Gaza.

Asaf Hamami, who served as commander of the Southern Brigade of the Gaza Division, fell in battle on October 7th while defending Kibbutz Nirim. His body was abducted to Gaza along with the bodies of Tomer Ahimas, Hamami's relative, and Kiril Brodski, a soldier in his unit. Hamami, 41, a resident of Kiryat Ono, left behind a wife and three children. Before serving as commander of the Southern Brigade, he also served as commander of the Negev Brigade and before that as commander of the Commando Brigade's training base and commander of the Tzavar battalion of the Givati Brigade.

Tal was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak. He was a third-generation resident of the kibbutz, working as an engineer in a factory in Revivim. He was married to Ella and father of three: twin nine-year-olds and a six-year-old. Ella, who is pregnant with their fourth child, is documenting his pregnancy and the process she is going through. On Saturday morning, Tal left the house, informing Ella that there were terrorists in the kibbutz and telling her to lock the door. Ella blocked the door with furniture and armed herself with a knife. At 10am, contact with Tal was lost. Ella and their three children - Nir, Einav, and Udi, were only rescued in the evening from the shelter. On December 13, 2023, the family found out Tal was murdered on October 7 and his body was taken into Gaza. On May 2, 2024, Ella gave birth to their fourth son, who will never get to know his father.

Sudthisak was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri. He was murdered while working in the plantations near the kibbutz. On May 16, 2024, the IDF spokesman announced that his family had been informed that he was murdered on October 7 and that his body is being held by Hamas.

Dror was abducted from his home in Be'eri along with his children, Alma and Noam, and his nephew Liam. His wife, Yonat, a well-known furniture designer, was murdered. His eldest son, Yali, who was not at home at the time, was spared. Dror, a chef specializing in dairy cuisine, worked at a dairy factory in Be'eri producing gourmet cheeses. Noam and Alma were released from captivity as part of the second phase of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal on November 25, 2023. Liam was released on November 29, 2023. On May 2, 2024, Kibbutz Be'eri announced that Dror was murdered on October 7 and his body is still held by Hamas.

On the morning of October 7, Eitan took a taxi ride from Rishon LeZion to Kibbutz Be'eri. At 7:30 he called his family to inform them that rockets had been fired, ten minutes later his son heard him screaming for help and heard sounds of him struggling. The phone call remained connected and the family could hear what was happening until 8:30. They heard someone ask Eitan his name. They have since lost contact with him. On December 8, 2023, the family was informed that Eitan was murdered and his body was kidnapped by Hamas.

Yossi was abducted from his home in Be'eri together with his daughter's boyfriend, Ofir Engel. His brother Eli was also abducted from Be'eri. On January 15, 2024, a Hamas propaganda video was published showing Yossi and Itai Svirsky. The next day, Kibbutz Be'eri announced that Yossi was murdered and is still held in Hamas captivity. Nira, Yossi's wife, said, "We were in the safe room and three terrorists entered our home speaking Arabic. The girls hid under the blanket and Yossi guarded the door to the safe room. After ten seconds, the door opened and they burst in with weapons drawn. My youngest daughter was in a tank top. One of the terrorists took a shirt from a laundry bag and asked her to put it on. When we got to the road, they put us all together, there were about ten of us, multiple families. They shouted at my husband Yossi and at Ofir to get into the car there. They got into the car and drove away". Nira and the girls, Yuval, Ofir, and Oran, are waiting for Yossi to be returned home. Ofir Engel was released in the hostage-prisoner exchange deal on November 29th. Yossi's father, Lian, and his nephews, Yahil (13) and Noya (16), were killed.

Ronen went to fight against the terrorists who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of October 7th. He left his wife, Karina, and their daughters, Mika and Yuval, at home - they were kidnapped separately from him. Ronen's brother said: "We spoke to them last when they were in the shelter and Ronen was armed. Someone from the kibbutz told us that they spoke to Karina during the abduction, and Ronen was not with them and had gone to fight. We know for sure that the three girls were together. We do not know where Ronen is and what his fate was - but at 10 in the morning, the terrorists posted pictures on Ronen's story and footage of them on a tank." Ronen was an optimistic young man with a constant smile on his face, involved in newspaper photography. He recently completed studies abroad on water lines and worked in the kibbutz's carpentry and furniture renovation. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Ronen suffered from diabetes. Karina, Mika, and Yuval were released on November 27, 2023. Four days after the release of his daughters and wife, Kibbutz Nir Oz was informed Ronen was murdered on October 7th, and his body remains in Hamas captivity.

Ilan was a part of the emergency staff of Kibbutz Be'eri and went out to fight the terrorists. His wife Shiri and 17-year-old daughter Noga were home at the time of the attack. When the terrorists entered the house, Noga hid under the bed and reported to the family's WhatsApp group that her mother had been kidnapped. After Shiri was abducted, the terrorists set fire to the house, and Noga, following her older sister's advice, escaped through the shelter window and hid behind a bush. Shiri and Noga were released in the second hostage-prisoner exchange on November 25, 2023. On January 1, 2024, Kibbutz Be'eri announced that Ilan Weiss was murdered during the attack and his body is still held by Hamas terrorists.

Lior was known as the ambulance driver of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak. Argentinean to the core, he was an avid cyclist and admired Shlomo Artzi. Married to Yaffa for 38 years, he was a father to Noam, Nadav, Bar, and Ben, and a grandfather to Tomer, Dagan, and Shai. Two years ago, he suffered a severe heart attack. On October 7, he fought terrorists and managed to report that he was wounded. On May 7, 2024, exactly 7 months after the massacre, Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak announced that Lior was murdered on October 7. His body was abducted and held in Gaza by Hamas.

Meni, from Kibbutz Be'eri, was murdered on October 7th and his body was abducted and is held by Hamas. His wife, Ayelet, was also murdered in the attack on the kibbutz. Meni and Ayelet were separated from their four children: Mor, Gal, Bar, and Guney, and six grandchildren. His children recount that he was the most dedicated and loving father and grandfather, a family man who cared for everyone around him, a man who loved the sea, and an avid supporter of Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club. Meni moved to Be'eri when he was 13, and throughout his life, he worked several roles in the kibbutz. He served as a printer at the at the Be'eri print shop, managed the kibbutz's general store and pool, and also worked as the chief economist. At the same time, he played and served as a coach in the local football team.

Eliyahu Margalit was abducted from Nir Oz in an unknown condition. At 7:00 on Shabbat morning he went to feed the horses in the kibbutz and there were many traces of blood in the area. His horses were also taken along with him. His daughter, Nili Margalit, was also abducted and released on November 30, 2023. The day after the her release, the family was notified that Eliyahu was killed in captivity by Hamas.

Amiram was abducted along with his wife Nurit, who was released along with Yocheved Lifshitz at the end of October. Both Amiram and Nurit were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Amiram had worked for years as the chief economist of the towns in the Bela Valley. He also published numerous books of poetry, wrote plays, and published articles on politics and economics. Amiram was a father of three and a grandfather of nine. He was kidnapped without medication that was critical for his survival. Amiram turned 85 on December 10, 2023 while still in captivity. On December 18, 2023, a video was published showing a sign of life from Amiram as he was shown alongside hostages Yoram Metzger and Chaim Peri. On June 3, 2024, it was announced that Amiram died in captivity and his body remains held by Hamas in Gaza.

Arye Zalmanovich ('Zalman') was a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz, father of Boaz and Yoav and grandfather of five grandchildren. He was one of the founders of the kibbutz. Communications with Arye were lost at 9:30 on Saturday morning, when he spoke to his family for the last time. He was born in Haifa and came with the core of the "Nahal" youth movement to the kibbutz and became an expert agriculturalist, specializing in wheat cultivation in the Negev conditions. In recent years, he continued to wear his work clothes every morning and went out on his scooter to drink coffee and chat with the young farmers. He was a man of wide knowledge of history and the Land of Israel, he disappeared without his glasses and hearing aids. On December 1, 2023, Kibbutz Nir Oz reported he was murdered. His body remains held by Hamas.