Gali Berman
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 26
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Light and Sound Technician at Sincopa
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on October 13th, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
More about Gali:
His twin brother, Ziv Berman, was also held captive
Does everything with Ziv: Worked together as light technicians, traveled the world together, and support the same soccer teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool FC
Plays with Ziv on Kibbutz Kfar Aza’s soccer team “Kfar Aza Foxes”
Has 2 more brothers, Liran and Idan
All 4 brothers have a tattoo of a bear, a nod to their family name
Related Hostage: Ziv Berman, brother (Redeemed/ Alive)
Primary Sources:
New York Post, Twin brothers Ziv, Gali Berman reunite for first time in 2 years following their release from Hamas captivity, Oct 13, 2025
NBC News, Who are the 20 hostages being released?, Oct 13, 2025
Jerusalem Post, Family of twins Ziv and Gali Berman return from Hamas captivity after 738 days in Gaza, Oct 13, 2025
Times of Israel, Family of twins held hostage in Gaza, Gali and Ziv Berman, says it has received signs of life, Feb 11, 2025
The Guardian, A family holds onto hope for twin brothers kidnapped by Hamas: ‘It’s the only thing we have left’, Nov 12, 2023
Foodish, Crembo Tart, inspired by Ziv and Gali Berman, Feb 28, 2024
Jewish Lehigh Valley, Brother tells Lehigh Valley audience story of twins' kidnapping, Dec 21, 2023
Times of Israel, Brothers of hostages appeal via international media: 'Bring our loved ones home', Dec 19, 2023
FOX News, Brother of Israeli twin hostages recounts Oct. 7 terrorist attack on their home, Nov 10, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: October 13th, 2025