Yagil Yaakov
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 12
Citizenships: Israel, Germany
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 27th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Yagil:
1 of 3 siblings: kidnapped with his older brother, Or
Loves Israeli artists Omer Adam and Eden Hason
Turned 13 on November 29th, and was surprised by Israeli singer Eden Hason
Likes to hang out with his friends and play soccer
The class clown, always making everyone crack up
Into fashion and has a great sense of style
A charismatic and curious kid who always finds himself new activities to pursue
Extremely sharp and a quick thinker
Loves being loud, and listens to music at full volume, especially in the shower
Alternate name spelling:
Yagel, Yaacov
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Related Hostages: Or Yaakov, brother (Redeemed/Alive), Yair Yaakov, father (Captive/Confirmed Deceased) and Meirav Tal, father’s partner (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
ABC News, Former Israeli hostage opens up about his time in captivity, Jan 20, 2024
Times of Israel, Brothers Yagil, 12 & Or Yaakov, 16, from Nir Oz, freed; father Yair murdered Oct. 7, Feb 15, 2024
Yoni Goodman, 'Disaster,' a 1:20 minute film about the Yaakov brothers, abducted by Hamas terrorists from their Kibbutz Nir Oz home, Oct 28, 2023
Israel National News, Released hostage eulogizes father: 'If only I could switch places with you', Feb 16, 2024
Adam Albilya, Touching Moments: Freed Hostage Celebrates Birthday With His Favorite Israeli Singer Eden Hason, Nov 29, 2023
Washington Post, How many hostages remain in Gaza since Hamas attack on Israel?, Mar 28, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024