Kaid Farhan al-Qadi
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 53
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Security Guard
Hostage status: Redeemed alive by the IDF on August 28th, 2024
More about Farhan:
Brother in law of Faiz Abu Sabehan, a Bedouin politician who has twice served as mayor of Rahat, the largest Arab city in Israel.
Married and a father of 11 children
Works at a packing house
Lives in a Bedouin community in southern Israel
Alternate last name spellings:
Qadi, Elkadi
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Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Rescued hostage said kept in total darkness during captivity, showered once a month, Aug 29, 2024
Times of Israel, Taken captive: Farhan Al Qadi, moshav packing house guard, Oct 24, 2023
India Today, Hamas Hostage News: Families of Israeli Hostages Remind Leaders of Plight, Dec 15, 2023
Times of Israel, Wartime Diaries: Faiz Abu Sabehan, Nov 12, 2023
BBC News, Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel, Feb 27, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: August 30th, 2024