Oz Daniel
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 19
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: IDF Soldier, Sergeant in the 77th Battalion, 7th Armored Brigade
Hostage status: Confirmed deceased and returned to Israel on November 3rd, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
More about Oz:
A gifted guitar player, Oz believed in the power of music to change the world
He idolized the band Guns N’ Roses
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Remains of deceased hostages Asaf Hamami, Omer Neutra and Oz Daniel returned to Israel, Nov 03, 2025
Israel National News, Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered in 7/10 massacre, Feb 25, 2024
Times of Israel, IDF: Soldier held captive in Gaza was killed on October 7, body held by Hamas, Feb 25, 2024
Associated Press, Funeral for Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza after IDF announces his death, Mar 02, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: IDF Casualties, March 28, 2024
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Date Last Updated: November 3rd, 2025