Ilana Gritzewsky
Ilana Gritzewsky is an Israeli activist and one of the vocal figures in the movement advocating for the return of hostages held by Hamas. Recently, she was in the news for passionately expressing her fears that a resumption of war would endanger the lives of her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, and other hostages still in Gaza. After being released during a ceasefire in November 2023, Gritzewsky has been an outspoken advocate, urging the government to prioritize the safe return of all hostages and to avoid prolonging the conflict.
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Ilana was captured with Matan but was released during a ceasefire the following month.
El emotivo reencuentro de los rehenes israelíes con sus familias
Venezuela· 2025-10-14
Matan was taken with his partner Ilana Gritzewsky from Nir Oz, but Ilana was released during a ceasefire the following month.
Gaza hostages reunite with families after two years
United Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Ilana Gritzewsky was kidnapped alongside Matan Zangauker but was released during a ceasefire in November.
Choro, abraços e muita emoção: veja em vídeos e fotos o reencontro de famílias com reféns do Hamas
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-13
Ilana Gritzewsky is the partner of Matan Zangauker and was released from captivity.
¿Quiénes son los 20 rehenes israelíes liberados con vida?Venezuela· 2025-10-13
Ilana Gritzewsky is the fiancée of David Cunio and has been released from captivity.
Il dramma di Itzik, padre di uno degli ostaggi di Hamas: «Quando mio figlio tornerà da Gaza, finirà anche la mia prigionia»
Italy· 2025-10-12
Ilana Gritzewsky was kidnapped but later released during a truce.
Los rehenes vivos que Hamás prevé liberar: 20 hombres israelíes de entre 21 y 48 años y casi todos civiles | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-12
Ilana Gritzewsky was abducted along with her partner Matan Zangauker on Oct. 7.
There is a Gaza ceasefire plan and the hostages are coming home. What’s next?
Canada· 2025-10-09
Ilana Gritzewsky expressed that Netanyahu lied to the families of hostages.
Dün salonu terk etmişlerdi... Netanyahu'ya tepkiler sürüyor: Halkını sattı
Turkey· 2025-09-27
Ilana Gritzewsky was previously held hostage by Hamas along with her boyfriend Matan.
Familjemedlemmar till gisslan protesterar mot annektering
Sweden· 2025-08-10
Ilana Gritzewsky is an ex-hostage whose partner is still held captive in Gaza.
Divergências com o Exército e protestos marcam debate sobre ocupação total de Gaza, que avança pela madrugada em Israel
Brazil· 2025-08-08
Ilana Gritzewsky is a Mexican-Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas and later released after suffering violence and abuse.
Documentan casos de violencia sexual de Hamas
Mexico· 2025-07-12
Ilana was released during a ceasefire and spoke about her traumatic experience during captivity.
BBC joins injured Gazan children as they arrive in JordanUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-15
Ilana Gritzewsky was released during another ceasefire in November 2023.
Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas in GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Ilana Gritzewsky was released during another ceasefire in November 2023.
Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Ilana Gritzewsky was released from captivity and shared her traumatic experience during her kidnapping.
BBC's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West BankUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Ilana Gritzewsky was released during another ceasefire in November 2023.
US says latest round of nuclear talks with Iran were 'encouraging'United Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Ilana Gritzewsky was released during a ceasefire in November 2023, while her partner Matan remains a hostage.
Families of Hamas-held hostages share concernsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Ilana Gritzewsky recounted her abduction and the trauma she endured during her captivity.
« Après dix-huit mois, ils vivent littéralement un enfer » : en Israël, la question des otages, poison lent dans la société
France· 2025-04-19
Ilana Gritzewsky is a Mexican-Israeli woman who was kidnapped by Hamas and endured severe trauma during her captivity.
“Eres una marioneta, rogaba a los terroristas que no me violaran”; el duro relato de Ilana Gritzewsky, la mexicana-israelí secuestrada por HamasMexico· 2025-03-27Ilana Gritzewsky, who was released during the first ceasefire, expressed her refusal to accept the reality of hostages remaining in captivity.
Familiares de secuestrados israelíes en Gaza piden a Netanyahu que no retome la guerra - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-03-08
