Yuval Brodetz
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 8
Citizenship: Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 26th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Yuval:
Was abducted along with his two siblings, Ofri and Oriya, their mother, Hagar, and 4-year-old neighbor, Abigail Edan
The middle child
Smart and inquisitive, always investigating everything around him
Likes to play with Legos and his Xbox
Loves to play soccer, and his favorite team is Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Admires singers Micha Shitrit and David Bowie, and knows all their songs by heart
Shares a family dog, named Rodney
Alternate name spelling:
Brodutch, Brodach
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Related Hostages: Ofri Brodetz, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Oriya Brodetz, brother (Redeemed/Alive), and Hagar Brodetz, mother, (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
ABC News, Father of Israeli child hostages speaks out, Oct 27, 2023
CBS News, One Israeli family's Gaza nightmare, Feb 02, 2024
Jerusalem Post, Oriya, Yuval, and Ofri Brodetz, finally reunited with their beloved Rodney, Nov 28, 2023
Canadian Jewish News, Aharon Brodutch recalls the emotional moment when his sister-in-law and her children were released after being held hostage in Gaza, Nov 28, 2023
Forward, Hamas just released 24 hostages. Where are the rest of our children?, Nov 24, 2023
Foodish, Grandma Geula's Ka'ak for Ofri, Yuval and Uriah Brodach - Recipe, Feb 22, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024