The current status of hostages abducted by Hamas and its allies on October 7

In total, 251 people in Israel were taken on October 7, 2023. The Israeli government says 47 of them are still in Gaza two years later. The body of one additional hostage taken before 2023 also remains in Gaza.

Note: Data through October 9, 2025.

Sources: Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Graphic: Amy O'Kruk, CNN