Romi Gonen

Gender: Female

Age when taken: 23

Citizenship: Israel

Occupation: Waitress

Hostage Status: Redeemed alive on January 19th, 2025 during the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Primary Sources:

Jerusalem Post, Hamas releases 3 female hostages on first day of ceasefire, Jan 19, 2025
World Jewish Congress, Sister of 19 year old woman advocates for hostages, Mar 28, 2024
Times of Israel, Across the religious divide, two mothers of hostages find support in one another, Mar 10, 2024
Foodish, Romi Gonen's Favorite Blueberry Cheesecake, Feb 18, 2024
CBC News, Mother of woman being held hostage by Hamas fears time is running out for her daughter, Oct 12, 2023
ABC News, Mother pleads for return of daughter missing from Israeli music festival, Oct 12, 2023

Date Last Updated: January 19th, 2024