On May 6, President Donald Trump revealed that the number of hostages still alive has decreased from 24 to 21, with three confirmed deaths. However, Israel’s official figures still list 24 hostages as alive, as updates are only made once a death is definitively confirmed, even when intelligence suggests otherwise.
The situation is complex and heart-wrenching, but as believers, we can turn to prayer in these difficult times.
Pray for the Israeli Hostages
The 24 Israeli hostages, still presumed alive, face tremendous uncertainty and hardship. These individuals have been taken from their families and homes, forced into captivity under extremely distressing conditions.
Pray for the Families of the Hostages
The families of the Israeli hostages are living in agony, please pray that they may know the peace and love of Jesus.
Pray for the Efforts to Bring the Hostages Home
The Israeli government and numerous organizations are working tirelessly to bring the hostages home safely. Pray for wisdom, guidance, and success for those negotiating for the release of the hostages.
The Names of the Israeli Hostages
The following are the names of the 24 Israeli hostages still presumed to be alive, as shared by the Hostages Families Forum:
Top row (from left to right):
- Elkana Bohbot
- Matan Angrest
- Edan Alexander
- Avinatan Or
- Yosef-Haim Ohana
- Alon Ohel
Second row (from left to right):
- Evyatar David
- Guy Gilboa-Dalal
- Bipin Joshi
- Rom Braslavski
- Ziv Berman
- Gali Berman
Third row (from left to right):
- Omri Miran
- Eitan Mor
- Segev Kalfon
- Nimrod Cohen
- Maxim Herkin
- Eitan Horn
Bottom row (from left to right):
- Matan Zangauker
- Bar Kupershtein
- David Cunio
- Ariel Cunio
- Tamir Nimrodi
- Pinta Nattapong
