Maya Goren
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 56
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
Hostage status: Redeemed deceased by the IDF on July 25th, 2024
More about Maya:
Her husband, Avner, was killed on October 7th
A mother and a grandmother, she shared 4 children with Avner: Assif, 25, Bar, 23, Gal, 21 and Dekel, 18
Explored hobbies in carpentry and chocolate making with her husband
The family dog, Scar, was also killed on October 7th
Primary Sources:
New York Times, Israeli Forces Retrieve Bodies of 5 Hostages From Tunnel in Gaza, July 25th, 2024
Times of Israel, Avner and Maya Goren, both 56: Dedicated kibbutznikim, parents of 4, Dec 05, 2023
Mojo Story, Families Of Hostages In Gaza Hopeful Of Their Safe Return, Nov 22, 2023
Times of Israel, Maya Goren, 56, body being held by Hamas in Gaza, Oct 30, 2023
Ha’aretz (unlocked), Six Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas Confirmed Killed in Captivity, Dec 01, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
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Date Last Updated: September 2nd, 2024