who are the hostages still in gaza

As of October 2025, there are 48 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Among these, 20 hostages are believed to be alive, while 26 have been publicly confirmed dead, and the status of two others is uncertain. The hostages who are still alive are predominantly men in their 20s and 30s, including Israeli soldiers, civilians, some taken from musical festivals, and foreign nationals like Nepali and Thai citizens. One female hostage, Inbar Hayman, is confirmed dead in Gaza. The living hostages include notable individuals such as Matan Angrest (an Israeli soldier), the twin brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Elkana Bohbot (taken during the Nova music festival while aiding wounded), and Bipin Joshi (a Nepali student). Several hostages were kidnapped alongside families and friends, some of whom have been released. The hostages are reportedly held in dire conditions in Gaza.