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Matan Zangauker
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Matan Zangauker is an Israeli civilian and farmer who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023. He lived in Nir Oz with his partner, Ilana Gritzewsky, who was kidnapped alongside him and released in November 2023. During his captivity in the Gaza Strip, Zangauker endured physical abuse, severe health deterioration, and harsh conditions in tunnels and makeshift shelters. He was held hostage for 738 days until his release on October 13, 2025, under an Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement.
In the news: The IDF revealed that a Hamas commander targeted at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis was directly involved in holding him hostage during the war.
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