Karina Ariev

Gender: Female

Age when taken: 19

Citizenship: Israel

Occupation: IDF Intelligence Officer

Hostage Status: Redeemed alive on January 25th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Primary Sources:

Times of Israel, 4 female hostages redeemed after being paraded in Gaza, Jan 25, 2025
Foodish, Karina Ariev's Favorite Blintz Cake, Feb 22, 2024
Times of Israel, Hamas publishes new propaganda clip showing 3 young female hostages in Gaza, Jan 26, 2024
Times of Israel, Taken captive: Karina Ariev, told parents 'continue your lives', Oct 27, 2023
CBN News, 'We're in the Bomb Shelter': Sister of IDF Soldier Taken Hostage by Hamas Recalls Last conversation, Oct 16, 2023

Date Last Updated: January 25th, 2025