Natalie Raanan
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 17
Citizenships: US, Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on October 20th, 2023 through U.S. and Qatar mediation
More about Natalie:
Born in Chicago and lives in Evanston, Illinois
2023 Graduate of Deerfield High School in Illinois
Turned 18 on October 24th, 4 days after been redeemed with her mother, Judith
Has interests in fashion and interior design
Related Hostage: Judith Raanan, mother (Alive/Redeemed)
Primary Sources:
News Nation, Mom kidnapped by Hamas: Nurses at Gaza hospital cheered at captured 'prey', Mar 14, 2024
The Washington Post, Here are the hostages released by Hamas and those remaining in Gaza, Feb 27, 2024
NBC News, An artist and a recent HS grad: These are the two American Israeli hostages released by Hamas, Oct 22, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office announcement, Oct 21, 2023
CBS News, Hamas releases 2 hostages, American mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan, as war with Israel nears 3rd week, Oct 20, 2023
The New York Times, For Two Women, a Joyous Homecoming in Israel Gone Horribly Awry, Oct 16, 2023
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Date Last Updated: March 18th, 2024