Who are the 20 Gaza hostages believed to be alive and expected to be released?
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TEL AVIV, Israel —During the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 251 people were abducted and taken across the border into Gaza. Under the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the remaining hostages are expected to be released on Monday. After more than two years, Israeli officials say that of the 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 are still believed to be alive. Following their release, Israel will free around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The hostages are expected to be freed early Monday morning. These are the names and stories of the hostages Israel believes remain alive:
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Alon Ohel (24) — a musician and pianist, Ohel was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, dragged from a shelter where he was hiding among the wounded and dead. His parents, prominent advocates for the hostages' return, placed dozens of pianos across Israel with the message "You are not alone." In 2024, his mother, Idit Ohel, organized a concert for him on the Gaza border.
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