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Israel Identifies 22 Hostages Believed to Be Alive in Gaza
Two years after the devastating October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas in which around 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage the question still weighs heavily on many: who of the captives are believed to still be alive? Recent ceasefire agreements and negotiations have brought new hope and some clarity, though uncertainty remains. kron4.com+4AP News+4Wikipedia+4
Current Beliefs & Numbers
- As of October 11, 2025, Israel believes that 22 hostages are still alive in Gaza.
- The ceasefire under negotiation includes a plan for the release of these remaining living hostages, along with information about deceased captives.
- Originally, 251 were abducted; many have since been released or declared dead, and some bodies have been recovered.
Some of the Individuals Believed Still Alive
Here are a few names repeatedly reported in credible sources as part of those believed to be alive. Some are soldiers, others civilians; many were taken from southern Israel or the Nova music festival. Note: “believed alive” is not the same as “confirmed alive”information that comes from intelligence, mediators, videos, or remains of proof of life. AP News+2The Wall Street Journal+2
| Name | Background |
| Matan Angrest | Soldier, among the hostages whose life is believed to be ongoing. |
| Nimrod Cohen | Nova festival attendee. |
| Evyatar David | Nova festival attendee. |
| Guy Gilboa-Dalal | Nova festival attendee and frequently named among the living. |
| Bipin Joshi | A foreign student from Nepal among those believed still alive. |
| Omri Miran | Named among the hostages believed to be alive. |
| Avinatan Or | Another name that appears in reports. |
| Ariel Cunio | Named in sources as believed to be alive. |
Why Uncertainty Persists
Several factors make it hard to be certain about the fate of each person:
- Limited or outdated proof of life: Some hostages have appeared in videos or been mentioned in intermediary communications, but often there is a delay or lack of detail about their condition. WRAL.com+1
- Deceased hostages whose remains haven’t been returned: Even when someone is declared dead, their body may still be held, complicating confirmation. kron4.com+2Wikipedia+2
- Media, intelligence, and negotiation dynamics: Information tends to emerge slowly, through multiple channels. Each new ceasefire phase, prisoner exchange, or negotiation brings more data. AP News+1
Why This Matters
- Families & Closure: For families of the hostages, knowing who is alive and who is not is critical for hope, grief, and planning.
- Political / Negotiation Leverage: The number of hostages believed alive shapes what kinds of prisoner exchanges or ceasefire deals are considered.
Public Awareness & Pressure: In Israel and internationally, public opinion pushes for transparency and pressure on all sides to account for every captive.
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