Alziadana family

Father from Rahat and his children are abducted to Gaza

Alziadana family

On Saturday morning, Youssef Alziadana from Rahat was at work in Holit together with his 3 children. They were kidnapped to Gaza. After 55 days, Bilal and Aisha were released as part of the Hostage Deal. Cousin Salem and his children, who were also in the barn, were saved. On January 8th 2025 IDF forces rescued the body of Youssef and his son Hamza

Alziadana family

Father from Rahat and his children are abducted to Gaza

Alziadana family

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06:30
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~07:38
~08:00
~08:30
09:00
~15:30
~16:00
~17:00
~20:00

The sequence of events

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06:30

Sirens in the kibbutz

~06:40

Sounds of gunfire and explosions are heard near the barn

~07:38

Terrorists kidnap family and workers from Thailand

~08:00

Terrorists burn and loot the place

~08:30

Family members are taken on foot to the border

09:00

Members of the Alziadana family try to reach out to help

~15:30

Looters arrive to the hiding place of Salem

~16:00

Salem and his children reach the IDF

~17:00

Salem and his children are rescued

~20:00

Salem returns with his children to Rahat

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After Youssef and his children finish milking the cows in the kibbutz's barn, alarms sound. They run to the shelter and wait for a break. Salem and his small children try to take shelter at the other end of the barn.

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The kibbutz barn
The kibbutz barn Photo: From “The Evening News”
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    Hamza, Bilal and Aisha run to the shelter Photograph: Security Cameras
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    Explosion noises are heard around the barn and the sounds of gunfire are getting closer and closer.

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    Terrorists burst into the barn and seize the members of the Alziadana family and two workers from Thailand: Pataniot Tunaskari and Awat Surayasi. Youssef and Hamza speak to them in Arabic, but they kidnap the six and take them towards the exit of the kibbutz.

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    Armed terrorists near Youssef's vehicle
    Armed terrorists near Youssef's vehicle Photograph: Security Cameras
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    The terrorists set fire to the Thai workers' living structure adjacent to the barn and set fire to the hay stacks that were in the barn. They loot a lot of equipment and leave behind extensive destruction.

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    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
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    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
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    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
    Terrorists burn and destroy the place
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    The terrorists march Youssef and his children up to the border and then cover their eyes as soon as they cross the fence.

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    Hamas circulates documentation showing Bilal and Hamza lying on the floor at the moment of the kidnapping. Members of the extended Alziadana family try to assist, but fail to reach the kibbutz. At this time, Youssef and his children are already arriving in the Gaza Strip.

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    Hamas distributes photo of kidnapping moments
    Hamas distributes photo of kidnapping moments
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    Two looters find Salem and his children who are in a barn; they threaten to kidnap them. After a conversation between them, the looters take Salem's car keys and his wallet and leave the place.

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    Salem and his children in front of the terrorists
    Salem and his children in front of the terrorists
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    Salem and his children manage to reach soldiers who are at the gates of the kibbutz.

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    Salem and his children are transferred to Kibbutz Gvulot.

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    Family members arrive to bring Salem and his children to their home in Rahat.

    The Day After

    Upon receiving verification of their abduction

    The relatives are battling for their release

    28.11.23

    Two Thai workers freed

    30.11.23

    Aisha and Bilal are released, Youssef and Hamza are still kidnapped

    8.1.2025

    IDF forces rescue the body of Youssef and Hamza from the Gaza strip
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    After being defined as kidnapped, the extended Alziadana family calls for the return of the four family members.

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    Bilal and Aisha Bilal and Aisha
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    Youssef and Hamza Youssef and Hamza
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    After 53 days in captivity, Pataniot Tunaskari and Awat Soriasri are freed from Hamas captivity as part of the fifth stage of the Hostage deal.

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    After 55 days in captivity, Aisha and Bilal are freed as part of the seventh stage of the Hostage Deal. Yousef and Hamza remain in Hamas captivity.

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    Bilal and Aisha after their release Bilal and Aisha after their release
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    Bilal and Aisha after their release Bilal and Aisha after their release
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    IDF forces rescue the body of Youssef and his son Hamza from the Gaza strip

    Stories of Holit
    Fallen Names
    Hostages List
    Yosef Hamis Alziadana
    Yosef Hamis Alziadana
    53, Rahat
    Hamza Alziadana
    Hamza Alziadana
    22, Rahat
    Yosef Hamis Alziadana
    Yosef Hamis Alziadana
    53, Rahat
    Hamza Alziadana
    Hamza Alziadana
    22, Rahat
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