Matan Zangauker

Gender: Male

Age when taken: 24

Citizenship: Israel

Hostage Status: Redeemed alive on October 13th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Primary Source(s):

Wall Street Journal, Released Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker embraces his mother, Oct 13, 2025
Jerusalem Post, Loving brother, boyfriend and son: Who is Matan Zangauker?, Oct 13, 2025
NBC News, Who are the 20 hostages being released?, Oct 13, 2025
Ynet News, Mother of hostage Matan Zangauker appeals to Hamas for sign of life, Mar 27, 2025
Foodish, Matan Zangauker's Favorite Mushroom Bourekas, Feb 28, 2024
CNN, Matan Zangauker: Mother of Israeli hostage in Hamas video calls on Netanyahu to do a deal, Dec 07, 2024

Date Last Updated: October 13th, 2025