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An American Movement
to Put the Hostages First 

Blue Ribbons for Life uses community action and content to raise American awareness of the hostages held in Gaza and press for their urgent return.

days in captivity

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Co-Founder's Final Message

What do we do when our

prayers are answered?

For 843 days we have prayed for the return of the 255 hostages, the dead and the living, taken by Hamas. Over those hundreds of days, we rejoiced with the return or rescue of some, then more, than most of the captives.

 

But always our joy was muted, there were still more held, then there was still one. And as long as one of our brothers was withheld, our joy was incomplete.

Recent Redemptions

January 26th, 2026

(1 redeemed)

  • Profile:​​​

    • Ran Gvili (Police officer who loved motorcycles, playing the guitar, and history, fan of the Hapoel Be'er Sheva soccer team)

A Glimpse Into Who They Are

255 hostages taken, 255 stories to tell

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0 Captive & Presumed Alive

0 Captive & Deceased

168 Redeemed & Alive

87 Redeemed & Deceased

U.S. Citizen Hostages

12 US Citizens were taken hostage on Oct. 7th. Learn about their lives, family stories and captivity.

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Mom Hostages 

Family Hostages

39 families have multiple members who were taken hostage on Oct 7. Children and parents, husbands and wives, or siblings. Some have been freed, most have not. Here are 4 families' stories.

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41 Mothers, Grandmothers, and Great-Grandmothers were taken on Oct 7. These are their stories:

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Fallen Hostages 

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Hostages have been confirmed dead and their bodies held for ransom. Here are their stories.

Muslim Hostages

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8 Muslims were kidnapped on October 7th. Learn about their lives, family stories and captivity.

Sibling Hostages

42 hostages were taken captive alongside a sibling. Learn about their lives and families.

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Farm Workers

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47 farm workers were taken by Hamas. These are their stories.

Educators

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19 educators were taken hostage by Hamas. These are their stories.

Children

42 children aged 18 and younger were taken hostage by Hamas. 1 remain in captivity. Learn about their lives and families.

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Perspective

"No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100. 

 

On this terrible day, I again reaffirm my pledge to all the hostages and their families—we are with you. We will never stop working to bring Americans home"

President Joe Biden, January 14, 2024 Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 100 Days of Captivity for Hostages in Gaza

Blue Ribbons Across the USA

Over 100,000 ribbons have been distributed and tied in US Senate & House offices and in

AZ, CA, FL, MA, MD, NY, OH, & elsewhere

Our Mission

Our mission is to raise awareness about the plight of the hostages kidnapped to Gaza on October 7th, 2023.  Babies, children, elderly, women and men were taken, beaten, and held hostage since that day. Many are victims of repeated sexual violence, and lack basic care, food and medicines.

 

As Americans, we come together and cry against this humanitarian injustice. Our responsibility is to elevate the plight of the hostages and to raise awareness throughout the United States. In every community.  In every home.  Together, we must #BringThemHome.

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