Chen Goldstein-Almog
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 48
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Social Worker
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 26th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Chen:
Was kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza with 3 of her children; her husband, Nadav, and eldest daughter, Yam, were murdered in the attack
Nadav and Yam were buried on October 23, Chen’s birthday
Met Nadav in high school, and had been together since the age of 14
Loves working out and running
Is the definition of a wonder woman
Chen and her daughter, Agam, and two sons, Gal and Tal, were redeemed on November 26th, 2023
Related Hostages: Agam Goldstein-Almog, daughter (Redeemed/Alive), Gal Goldstein-Almog, son (Redeemed/Alive), and Tal Goldstein-Almog, son (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
CNN, ‘It is hell there’: Former hostage describes being held in Gaza and the murder of her loved ones, Mar 7, 2024
Ha’aretz (unlocked), Released hostages Chen Goldstein-Almog and daughter reveal hostages are being sexually assaulted, Dec 11, 2023
New York Times, Apology, Tears and Terror: A Former Hostage Recounts a 7-Week Ordeal, Dec 15, 2023
Sky News, Woman held hostage after Hamas killed her husband and daughter describes ordeal, Mar 20, 2024
Times of Israel, RELEASED: Mother Chen & kids Agam, Gal and Tal Goldstein-Almog; father & daughter killed, Nov 05, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
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Date Last Updated: May 5th, 2024