Or Yaakov
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 16
Citizenships: Israel, Germany
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 27th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Or:
1 of 3 siblings: kidnapped with his younger brother, Yagil
Attuned to others’ feelings, polite, quiet, and introverted
Self-disciplined and determined; knows how to set goals for himself and achieve them
Loves working out in the gym
Likes to play the popular game, Fortnite
Is an excellent student
Alternate name spelling:
Yaacov
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Related Hostages: Yagil Yaakov, brother (Redeemed/Alive), Yair Yaakov, father (Captive/Confirmed Deceased) and Meirav Tal, father’s partner (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Brothers Yagil, 12 & Or Yaakov, 16, from Nir Oz, freed; father Yair murdered Oct. 7, Feb 15, 2024
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