Irena Tati
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 73
Citizenships: Russia, Israel
Occupation: Pediatrician
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 29th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Irena:
The release of Irena and her daughter, Yelena, was done so outside the framework of the Israel-Hamas deal
Was kidnapped along with her daughter, Yelena, her grandson, Sasha, and his girlfriend, Sapir
Immigrated to Israel from Russia 25 years ago
Has worked her entire life as a Pediatrician
Related Hostages: Yelena Troufanov, daughter, (Redeemed/Alive), and Sasha Troufanov, grandson, (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
NBC News, Freed Hamas hostages come home to find kibbutz destroyed, Dec 08, 2023
New York Times, Released hostages give Tel Aviv protesters hope for those left behind, Dec 02, 2023
Ynet, Russian-Israeli mother, grandmother freed, son still held by Hamas, Nov 29, 2023
i24 News, 'No one was left to speak up for them,' 3 generations of Trupanov family held hostage in Gaza, Nov 02, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: May 5th, 2024