Gal Goldstein-Almog
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 11
Citizenship: Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 26th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Gal:
Was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza with his mother and siblings; his father, Nadav, and eldest sister, Yam, were murdered in the attack
Plays soccer and basketball, and is a huge sports fan
Knows players and stats both in Israel and global sports
Has a huge heart
Loves his grandmother Vered’s schnitzels
Related Hostages: Agam Goldstein-Almog, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Tal Goldstein-Almog, brother (Redeemed/Alive), and Chen Goldstein-Almog, mother (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, RELEASED: Mother Chen & kids Agam, Gal and Tal Goldstein-Almog; father & daughter killed, Nov 05, 2023
Ha’aretz, Released hostages Chen Goldstein-Almog and daughter reveal hostages are being sexually assaulted, Dec 11, 2023
New York Times, Apology, Tears and Terror: A Former Hostage Recounts a 7-Week Ordeal, Dec 15, 2023
Times of Israel, First image of Almog-Goldstein children arriving in Israel after being freed from Gaza, Nov 26, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024