Danielle Aloni
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 44
Citizenship: Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 24th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Danielle:
Danielle promised her daughter, Emilia, that she would receive a present for everyday spent in captivity. After being released, Emilia’s 49 presents became a reality.
Kidnapped with her daughter, Emilia, while visiting her sister’s (Sharon Alony Cunio) family at Kibbutz Nir Oz
Would create tents with Emilia out of mattresses, and play catch with a toy left in their room by the homeowner’s children
Asked how she is herself in an interview, Danielle responded “I am here, but my heart is there. Our family is not complete.”
Alternate name spelling:
Daniel, Alony
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Related Hostages: Emilia Aloni, daughter (Redeemed/Alive), Sharon Aloni Cunio, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Emma Cunio, niece (Redeemed/Alive), Yuli Cunio, niece (Redeemed/Alive), David Cunio, brother-in-law (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
i24 News, Freed hostage Danielle Aloni shares horrors of captivity, Jan 07, 2024
AIJAC, "You choose life every day." Released hostage Danielle Aloni gives an emotional interview, Jan 10, 2024
Ynet, 'We were crammed together in a tiny room in Khan Younis, there was no air,' freed hostage says, Jan 25, 2024
Reuters, Tales and play-tents sustained Israeli mother and daughter in Gaza captivity, Jan 08, 2024
Times of Israel, As Hamas torched their home, mom told her daughter: 'I am sorry, we are about to die', Jan 07, 2024
Ynet, Captivity through a child's eyes: Emilia's drawings shine hope through despair, Jan 12, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
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Date Last Updated: May 6th, 2024