Itay Svirsky
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 38
Citizenships: Israel, Germany
Occupation: Personal and Satya Coach
Hostage status: Still Captive, Confirmed Deceased
More about Itay:
Dedicated his time to the study of Philosophy and Psychology, and personal and Satya coaching
Even if he's just met you, he'll find a way to your heart
Was especially close to his grandmother, Aviva Sela, 97, who survived the attack
Aviva's apple strudel is Itay's favorite
Both his parents, Orit and Rafi Svirsky, were murdered by Hamas terrorists
Used to work at the Kibbutz Be'eri Printing House, before moving to Tel Aviv
Had been held hostage with Noa Argamani and Moran Stella Yanai
1 of 4 brothers: 2 older and 1 younger
Alternate name spellings:
Itai, Svirski
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Primary Sources:
Foodish, Recipe - Heroic Aviva's Apple Strudel, Itai Svirsky's grandmother, Feb 28, 2024
Times of Israel, Itay Svirsky, 'quintessential uncle,' declared dead 102 days after taken hostage, Jan 16, 2024
Times of Israel, Sister of slain hostage Svirsky says he would have been better off killed on October 7, Jan 18, 2024
Jewish News Syndicate, Two Israeli hostages confirmed dead, bodies being held by Hamas, Jan 16, 2024
CBC, Hamas video purportedly shows dead bodies of 2 Israeli hostages, Jan 15, 2024
Jerusalem Post, Itay Svirsky’s family urges not to forget remaining hostages, Jan 01, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 1st, 2024