Itay Chen

Gender: Male

Age when taken: 19

Citizenships: US, Israel

Occupation: IDF Soldier, Staff Sergeant in Tank Unit

Hostage status: Still Captive, Confirmed Deceased

More about Itay:

• Los Angeles Lakers and New York Mets fan

• His father, Ruby, is a Brooklyn, New York native

• The second of three sons

• Serving in his first year of military service

• A former boy scout

• Loved hiking, sports, good food, and listening to music

Alternate last name spelling:

• Hen

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