As of early October 2025, there are 48 hostages remaining in Gaza who were taken during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. Of these, about 20 are believed to still be alive, all Israeli men mostly under 30 years old, including soldiers and civilians. The remaining 28 are likely deceased, with their bodies held by Hamas. Some of the known living hostages include Israeli soldiers Matan Angrest and Nimrod Cohen, twins Gali and Ziv Berman, Elkana Bohbot, Ariel Cunio, and David Cunio, among others. Families and Israeli officials continue efforts to secure their release amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire negotiations.
The situation remains fluid with continuing diplomatic efforts and proposals, including a peace plan by President Trump aimed at releasing all hostages. Hamas has provided details on approximately 20 living hostages but has difficulty locating some of the deceased.
In summary, 20 hostages are confirmed alive in Gaza, mainly Israeli men, many of whom were captured at the Supernova rave festival or during military engagements, while 28 others are believed deceased and held as bodies by Hamas. The full list of names and details is publicly partial due to the sensitive and ongoing nature of the hostage crisis.
