Joshua Mollel
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 21
Citizenship: Tanzania
Occupation: Agricultural intern
Hostage status: Confirmed deceased and returned to Israel on November 6th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
More about Joshua:
Hoped to make his fortune in agribusiness and become one of Tanzania’s most successful farmers
Going to Israel was his first time traveling abroad
The oldest of 5 siblings
Attended college in central Tanzania, the Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute - Katrin
Alternate last name spelling:
Molal
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Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Deceased hostage returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, Nov 06, 2025
BBC, Tanzanian family's desperate search for missing student in Israel, Oct 24, 2023
ABC News, Tanzanian national taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead, Dec 14, 2023
Times of Israel, Joshua Mollel, 21: Tanzanian intern hoped to open agribusiness, Dec 14, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: November 6th, 2025