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Bar Kupershtien
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 21
Citizenship: Israel
Occupations: Security Guard, EMT, and Volunteer at the Yedidim Association
Hostage Status: Redeemed alive on October 13th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Primary Source(s):
NBC News, Hostage Bar Kupershtein speaks to family on phone, Oct 13, 2025
Jerusalem Post, Paramedic, breadwinner and hero of Nova: Who is hostage Bar Kupershtein?, Oct 13, 2025
NBC News, Who are the 20 hostages being released?, Oct 13, 2025
Times of Israel, Hamas hostage video shows Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, in first signs of life, Apr 05, 2025
Times of Israel, Relatives of 21-year-old family breadwinner Bar Kupershtien call for his release, Mar 20, 2024
Date Last Updated: October 13th, 2025
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