Heartbroken but relieved that Guy Illuz was brought home yesterday - after 738 days in Hamas captivity. 💔
Guy was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7. A beloved sound technician in Israel’s music industry, he worked with some of the country’s top artists and was known for his kindness, generosity and love of life.
He was murdered by Hamas terrorists and is finally returning home to proper burial - a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Illuz family in their unimaginable pain.
May Guy’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Guy was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7. A beloved sound technician in Israel’s music industry, he worked with some of the country’s top artists and was known for his kindness, generosity and love of life.
He was murdered by Hamas terrorists and is finally returning home to proper burial - a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Illuz family in their unimaginable pain.
May Guy’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Heartbroken but relieved that Captain Daniel Shimon Perez was brought home — after 738 days in Hamas captivity. 💔
Daniel, 22, fell in battle and was abducted into Gaza on the morning of October 7.
A resident of Yad Binyamin, Daniel made Aliyah from South Africa with his family at the age of 13. He was known for his sharp mind, vibrant energy, great sense of humor, and love of extreme sports. Daniel is the son of educator, author and chairman of the World Mizrahi Movement Rabbi Doron Perez,
He was murdered by Hamas terrorists and is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Perez family in their profound grief.
May Daniel’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Daniel, 22, fell in battle and was abducted into Gaza on the morning of October 7.
A resident of Yad Binyamin, Daniel made Aliyah from South Africa with his family at the age of 13. He was known for his sharp mind, vibrant energy, great sense of humor, and love of extreme sports. Daniel is the son of educator, author and chairman of the World Mizrahi Movement Rabbi Doron Perez,
He was murdered by Hamas terrorists and is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Perez family in their profound grief.
May Daniel’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Heartbroken but relieved that Yossi Sharabi was brought home — after 738 days in Hamas captivity. 💔
Yossi was abducted alive from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, alongside his brother Eli, who was returned in February 2025.
Born and raised in southern Tel Aviv, Yossi built a beautiful life in Be’eri, where he worked at the kibbutz printing house — first as a machine operator and later as marketing director. There, he met his wife Nira, and together they raised their three daughters: Yuval, Ofir, and Oren.
A man of deep faith and community, Yossi was active in the kibbutz synagogue, known for his warmth, kindness, and love of life. He was a passionate sports fan — cheering for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Madrid, and Manchester United — and loved surfing and adventure.
He died in Gaza and is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Sharabi family in their unimaginable pain.
May Yossi’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Yossi was abducted alive from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, alongside his brother Eli, who was returned in February 2025.
Born and raised in southern Tel Aviv, Yossi built a beautiful life in Be’eri, where he worked at the kibbutz printing house — first as a machine operator and later as marketing director. There, he met his wife Nira, and together they raised their three daughters: Yuval, Ofir, and Oren.
A man of deep faith and community, Yossi was active in the kibbutz synagogue, known for his warmth, kindness, and love of life. He was a passionate sports fan — cheering for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Madrid, and Manchester United — and loved surfing and adventure.
He died in Gaza and is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Sharabi family in their unimaginable pain.
May Yossi’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Prime Minister’s Office Announcement
The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Tuesday, 14 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:
Israel has received, via the Red Cross, the bodies of four deceased hostages that were transferred to an IDF and ISA force inside the Gaza Strip. From there, they will be transferred to Israel, where they will be received in a military ceremony with the IDF Chief Rabbi.
They will then be transferred to the Health Ministry National Center of Forensic Medicine.
Upon completion of the identification process, formal notification will be delivered to the families.
All the families of the hostages have been updated accordingly, and our hearts are with them in this difficult hour. The effort to return our hostages is ongoing and will not cease until the last hostage is returned.
The public is asked to respect the families' privacy and refrain from spreading rumors and unofficial and unverified information.
We will continue to provide reliable updates as necessary.
The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Tuesday, 14 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:
Israel has received, via the Red Cross, the bodies of four deceased hostages that were transferred to an IDF and ISA force inside the Gaza Strip. From there, they will be transferred to Israel, where they will be received in a military ceremony with the IDF Chief Rabbi.
They will then be transferred to the Health Ministry National Center of Forensic Medicine.
Upon completion of the identification process, formal notification will be delivered to the families.
All the families of the hostages have been updated accordingly, and our hearts are with them in this difficult hour. The effort to return our hostages is ongoing and will not cease until the last hostage is returned.
The public is asked to respect the families' privacy and refrain from spreading rumors and unofficial and unverified information.
We will continue to provide reliable updates as necessary.
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Prime Minister’s Office Announcement
The Prime Minister’s Office, this morning (Wednesday, 15 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:
"Following the completion of the identification process by the National Center of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the IDF Rabbinate, IDF representatives notified the families of hostages Uriel Baruch, Staff-Sgt. Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy, may their memories be for a blessing, that their loved ones had been returned to Israel and their identification completed.
The Government of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the Baruch, Nimrodi, and Levy families, and all the families of the fallen hostages.
The Government and the entire establishment for the missing and the captives of the State of Israel are determined, committed, and working tirelessly to return all of our fallen hostages for proper burial in their country.
The Hamas terrorist organization is required to uphold its commitments to the mediators and return them as part of the implementation of the agreement. We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the fallen hostages, every last one of them.
May their memories be for a blessing."
The Prime Minister’s Office, this morning (Wednesday, 15 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:
"Following the completion of the identification process by the National Center of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the IDF Rabbinate, IDF representatives notified the families of hostages Uriel Baruch, Staff-Sgt. Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy, may their memories be for a blessing, that their loved ones had been returned to Israel and their identification completed.
The Government of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the Baruch, Nimrodi, and Levy families, and all the families of the fallen hostages.
The Government and the entire establishment for the missing and the captives of the State of Israel are determined, committed, and working tirelessly to return all of our fallen hostages for proper burial in their country.
The Hamas terrorist organization is required to uphold its commitments to the mediators and return them as part of the implementation of the agreement. We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the fallen hostages, every last one of them.
May their memories be for a blessing."
Tamir Nimrodi is home — after 739 days. 💔
Tamir was kidnapped alive from the Erez Crossing, where he served in COGAT’s Coordination and Liaison Administration to the Gaza Strip, helping facilitate humanitarian aid and movement across the border.
He was abducted by Hamas terrorists a month before his 19th birthday, along with his friends Ron Sherman and Nick Beiser, who were later returned for burial in Israel. His family watched footage of his abduction, showing him being led away on foot into Gaza — in shorts and a t-shirt, without his glasses.
Since that day, there had been no sign of life or information about Tamir’s condition. Two years passed in silence — until now.
Tamir was known as a kind and sensitive young man, always eager to help others. He was a devoted son and the beloved older brother of two sisters.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Nimrodi family in their unbearable grief.
May Tamir’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Tamir was kidnapped alive from the Erez Crossing, where he served in COGAT’s Coordination and Liaison Administration to the Gaza Strip, helping facilitate humanitarian aid and movement across the border.
He was abducted by Hamas terrorists a month before his 19th birthday, along with his friends Ron Sherman and Nick Beiser, who were later returned for burial in Israel. His family watched footage of his abduction, showing him being led away on foot into Gaza — in shorts and a t-shirt, without his glasses.
Since that day, there had been no sign of life or information about Tamir’s condition. Two years passed in silence — until now.
Tamir was known as a kind and sensitive young man, always eager to help others. He was a devoted son and the beloved older brother of two sisters.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Nimrodi family in their unbearable grief.
May Tamir’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Uriel Baruch is home — after 739 days. 💔
Uriel, 35, was abducted from the Supernova music festival on October 7, 2023, after fleeing the site with his close friend, Michel Yoav. They were ambushed by Hamas terrorists at the Mefalsim Junction — Michel was murdered, and Uriel was taken into Gaza.
In March 2024, the IDF informed his family that Uriel had been killed on October 7 and his body held hostage. For nearly two years, they waited for the chance to bring him home.
Uriel worked in construction, selling supplies to contractors. He loved techno music and festivals — and met his wife, Racheli, at one. The couple built their home in Giv’on HaHadasha, where they raised their two sons, Shalev (8) and Ofek (5).
He was known for his joy, kindness, and constant smile — “a man of happiness and the moment,” his family said.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Baruch family in their unbearable grief.
May Uriel’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Uriel, 35, was abducted from the Supernova music festival on October 7, 2023, after fleeing the site with his close friend, Michel Yoav. They were ambushed by Hamas terrorists at the Mefalsim Junction — Michel was murdered, and Uriel was taken into Gaza.
In March 2024, the IDF informed his family that Uriel had been killed on October 7 and his body held hostage. For nearly two years, they waited for the chance to bring him home.
Uriel worked in construction, selling supplies to contractors. He loved techno music and festivals — and met his wife, Racheli, at one. The couple built their home in Giv’on HaHadasha, where they raised their two sons, Shalev (8) and Ofek (5).
He was known for his joy, kindness, and constant smile — “a man of happiness and the moment,” his family said.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Baruch family in their unbearable grief.
May Uriel’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Eitan Levi is home — after 739 days. 💔
Eitan, 53, was a taxi driver who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, near the Gaza perimeter. His body was taken into Gaza, where Palestinians were filmed beating and desecrating it.
On the morning of October 7, Eitan had driven a friend to her home in Kibbutz Be’eri. At 7:30 a.m., he called to report missile fire. Ten minutes later, during the call, he was heard saying “it landed on the roof (of my car)!” — followed by sounds of struggle and Arabic voices. The connection was lost. Sixty-two days later, his family was notified of his murder.
Eitan was a devoted father and a warm, loving man. He and his only son, Shachar, shared a special bond — spending weekends together on road trips. He adored his two German Shepherds, Casey and Bell, whom he trained himself.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Levi family in their unbearable grief.
May Eitan’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
Eitan, 53, was a taxi driver who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, near the Gaza perimeter. His body was taken into Gaza, where Palestinians were filmed beating and desecrating it.
On the morning of October 7, Eitan had driven a friend to her home in Kibbutz Be’eri. At 7:30 a.m., he called to report missile fire. Ten minutes later, during the call, he was heard saying “it landed on the roof (of my car)!” — followed by sounds of struggle and Arabic voices. The connection was lost. Sixty-two days later, his family was notified of his murder.
Eitan was a devoted father and a warm, loving man. He and his only son, Shachar, shared a special bond — spending weekends together on road trips. He adored his two German Shepherds, Casey and Bell, whom he trained himself.
He is finally returning home for a proper burial — a dignity denied to him for far too long.
We stand with the Levi family in their unbearable grief.
May Eitan’s memory be a blessing. 🕯️
🟡Following the completion of examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages.
Hamas is required to make all necessary efforts to return the deceased hostages.
Hamas is required to make all necessary efforts to return the deceased hostages.
Heartbroken but relieved Inbar Hayman is home - after 740 days in Hamas captivity. 💔
Inbar, 27, was murdered by Palestinian Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival and her body was kidnapped into Gaza.
Inbar was the last woman hostage held.
Inbar was a gifted graffiti artist known as PINK/RAVEN, who filled walls with color and life - as she did with the hearts of those around her. Her creativity and spirit left a mark that will never be erased.
Inbar is finally home. She will have a dignified burial - something denied to her for too long.
We stand with the Hayman family in their unbearable grief. May Inbar’s memory be a blessing.
Inbar, 27, was murdered by Palestinian Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival and her body was kidnapped into Gaza.
Inbar was the last woman hostage held.
Inbar was a gifted graffiti artist known as PINK/RAVEN, who filled walls with color and life - as she did with the hearts of those around her. Her creativity and spirit left a mark that will never be erased.
Inbar is finally home. She will have a dignified burial - something denied to her for too long.
We stand with the Hayman family in their unbearable grief. May Inbar’s memory be a blessing.
Sergeant Major Muhammad Al-Atrash, 39, from Bedouin village Sa’wa, served as a tracker in the IDF. He fell in battle during the October 7 massacre, and his body was stolen by Hamas into Gaza. His death was pronounced on June 24, 2024. He left behind his parents, siblings, two wives, and 13 children.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
Honored to meet the President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa
in Rome.
I told him that we want to give the Trump Plan a chance, but Hamas is violating the agreement by continuing to hold 19 of our dead hostages. The mass executions of Palestinians without trial in Gaza by Hamas must be regarded with utmost severity. I thanked the President for his friendship and invited him to come visit Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇹"
Honored to meet the President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa
in Rome.
I told him that we want to give the Trump Plan a chance, but Hamas is violating the agreement by continuing to hold 19 of our dead hostages. The mass executions of Palestinians without trial in Gaza by Hamas must be regarded with utmost severity. I thanked the President for his friendship and invited him to come visit Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇹"
Hamas tortured them, starved them, subjected them to inhumanity and barbarism - but couldn't break their spirit. After two years in hell, they came home with their heads held high.
Heroes.
Heroes.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Truly honored to meet my good friend Italian Deputy PM and FM Antonio Tajani at the "MED Dialogues" that he's hosting in Napoli. I said that the only chance for stability in our region is by implementing the Trump Plan. Hamas is violating it by continuing to hold 19 of our dead hostages. We know that they have the ability to return our dead hostages, while they choose not to. This is severe. I also described Hamas's horrifying mass executions without trial of Palestinians in Gaza during the last days. It is barbaric!
The international community must speak out.
I thanked my friend for his warm friendship with Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇹"
"Truly honored to meet my good friend Italian Deputy PM and FM Antonio Tajani at the "MED Dialogues" that he's hosting in Napoli. I said that the only chance for stability in our region is by implementing the Trump Plan. Hamas is violating it by continuing to hold 19 of our dead hostages. We know that they have the ability to return our dead hostages, while they choose not to. This is severe. I also described Hamas's horrifying mass executions without trial of Palestinians in Gaza during the last days. It is barbaric!
The international community must speak out.
I thanked my friend for his warm friendship with Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇹"