As of October 2025, at least 75 Israeli hostages were killed either during the abduction or while in captivity by Hamas following the October 7, 2023, attacks. Israel has confirmed the deaths of 26 hostages whose bodies have been returned, while reports suggest the total number of deceased hostages is higher, including some who died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza or other causes during captivity. Additionally, as of mid-October 2025, 28 deceased hostages' remains have been repatriated to Israel, and about 28 bodies remain in captivity in Gaza. The conflict began with 251 hostages taken by Hamas, and now 168 have been returned alive to Israel.
This information reflects the high toll among the abducted Israelis during the prolonged Gaza conflict and hostage crisis.
