Samar Talalka
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 24
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Hatchery Worker
Hostage status: Redeemed deceased after being mistakenly killed by the IDF on December 15, 2023
More about Samar:
His funeral was held on December 16, 2023, in his southern Israeli hometown, Hura
Has 2 brothers and 4 sisters
Had a passion for motorcycles
A nice and honest guy who never causes trouble
Was supposed to get married this summer
Turned 25 on October 22nd while in captivity
Alternate last name spelling:
Samer, al-Talalka
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Primary Sources:
Jerusalem Post, First Arab family joins Israeli delegation in US for kidnapped son, Dec 07, 2023
Times of Israel, Hostage Samar Talalka, mistakenly killed by IDF, buried; no government reps on hand, Dec 17, 2023
NBC News, Funeral held for Hamas hostage killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, Dec 16, 2023
Times of Israel, Samar Fouad Talalka, 22: Worked in Nir Am hen house, Dec 15, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Feb 18, 2024
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Date Last Updated: March 25th, 2024