Matan Angrest

Gender: Male

Age when taken: 20

Citizenship: Israel

Occupation: IDF Soldier in the Armored Corps as a Tank Driver

Hostage Status: Redeemed alive on October 13th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Primary Source(s):

New York Post, Emotional moments when Israeli hostages reunite with families, Oct 13, 2025
Jerusalem Post, Matan Angrest returns home after 738 days in captivity, Oct 13, 2025
Times of Israel, Commander of hostage Matan Angrest's IDF units says troops are 'waiting for you at home', Oct 13, 2025
NBC News, Who are the 20 hostages being released?, Oct 13, 2025
Times of Israel, Mother of hostage soldier Matan Angrest says he will be disabled for life, Apr 07, 2025
JNS, Hamas releases footage of hostage Matan Angrest, Mar 08, 2025
Times of Israel, Relatives of hostages burst into Knesset Finance Committee. demand government action, Jan 22, 2024

Date Last Updated: October 13th, 2025