Dafna Elyakim
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 15
Citizenship: Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 27th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Dafna:
Dafna and Ella’s father, Noam, his partner Dikla, and her 17-year-old son Tomer were murdered in the Hamas massacre
Was cut in her ear and shoulder from shrapnel
Was held with her sister with 5 other female hostages: Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Romy Gonen, Agam Berger and Emily Damari
A happy and joyful girl
Loves to sing, and has a great voice
Enjoys making TikTok videos
Is talented in everything related to arts and crafts
Related Hostage: Ella Elyakim, sister (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Released hostage, 15, says she acted as mother to her younger sister in captivity, Jan 31, 2024
Jerusalem Post, 'They entered the house and started shooting': Former hostage Dafna Elyakim speaks out, Feb 03, 2024
Washington Post, My children are being held hostage by Hamas. Take me to Gaza to see them, Nov 20, 2023
Maayan Zin, My precious daughters were returned to me yesterday, a moment etched forever in my memory, Nov 27, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024