Categories Selected Articles Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive? Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 12, 2025 Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown. ← I was accepted into NYU, but chose a community college certification instead. Being debt-free was more important than prestige. → Israel and Gaza prepare for release of hostages and prisoners