Aviv Asher
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 2
Citizenships: Israel, Germany
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 24th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Aviv:
Described by their father along with her sister as tiny balls of energy
Enjoys pretending to cook with Raz for their father, Yoni
Holds the title of "naughtiest baby in the world."
Loves nature and open-air spaces
Loves to draw
While in captivity, Aviv, her sister, and mother made a deck of cards, drawing the foods that they badly missed to pass the time
Deals with a breathing condition
Was visiting her grandmother, Efrat, who was murdered on October 7th
Has a cousin from Austin, Texas
Related Hostages: Raz Asher, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Doron Katz Asher, mother (Redeemed/Alive), Ravid Katz, uncle (Captive/Confirmed Deceased) and Gadi Moses, extended family (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
The Sun, Emotional reunion: Four-year-old hostage hugs dad after Hamas captivity, Nov 25, 2023
Times of Israel, Released hostage says she survived captivity for sake of her daughters held with her, Dec 17, 2023
CNN News, Freed Israeli mother asked what she feared most in captivity. Hear her reply, Jan 05, 2024
BBC, Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids, Nov 02, 2023
CBC, Hostage release brings new meaning to Thanksgiving, says family member, Nov 25, 2023
Foodish, Doron, Raz and Aviv Katz's Lemon Cream Cheesecake - Recipe, Feb 12, 2024
Jewish National Fund, Yoni Asher Addressing the JNF, Oct 16, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024