Inbar Haiman
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 27
Citizenship: Israel
Hostage status: Confirmed deceased and returned to Israel on October 16th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
More about Inbar:
Was a visual communications student at the WIZO Academy of Design, specializing in jewelry design and poster printing
Known by the nickname “Pink” (a nod to her favorite color) in the graffiti community
Survived by her parents and brother
Was a volunteer aide at the Nova Festival
Met her boyfriend, Noam Alon, at art college in Haifa
Avid Maccabi Haifa fan
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Israel receives bodies of hostages Inbar Haiman, Muhammad el-Atrash; Hamas says it has no others, Oct 16, 2025
University of Haifa, We are deeply saddened to learn that Inbar Haiman, Haifa visual arts student, was murdered in Hamas captivity, Dec 18, 2023
ABC News, Israeli hostage’s boyfriend recalls music festival attack by Hamas, Oct 24, 2023
Times of Israel, Hostage Inbar Haiman, 27, murdered in Hamas captivity, officials say, Dec 16, 2023
News Nation, Boyfriend still searching for woman missing since Israeli music festival, Oct 16, 2023
The Guardian, 'I'm doing all I can': the young Israeli determined to free his captured girlfriend from Gaza, Oct 21, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
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Date Last Updated: October 16th, 2025