Matan
Matan is a 25-year-old Israeli citizen who was recently abducted by terrorists in Gaza and has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict. His mother, Einav Zangauker, expressed her anguish and outrage over his condition upon his release, likening his experience to that of Holocaust survivors, and urged the Israeli government to prioritize the rescue of others still held captive.
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Matan was a Honduran tiktoker whose last wish was to please his mother.
Matan a tiktoker hondureño; este fue su último deseo
Honduras· 2026-02-25Matan, Anat Angrest's son, was subjected to harsh treatment while being held captive.
Famílias de reféns recomeçam protestos em Israel | Médio Oriente
Portugal· 2025-10-14
Matan was embraced by his mother Einav Zangauker in a hospital after the war ended.
Trump se ufana de poner fin a larga y dolorosa pesadilla en Gaza
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-14
Matan is one of the seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas.
Reféns israelenses são libertados após 738 dias em cativeiro
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-13
Matan is alleged to have organized the party at the villa where the tragedy occurred.
תביעה נגד ראש אגף התקציבים המיועד
Israel· 2025-09-30
Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan, wrote on X: 'While my Matan is being tortured in captivity, Netanyahu is using him at the UN.'
Netanyahu says Western countries ‘buckled’ in recognizing Palestinian state, as fiery UN speech prompts walkout
United States· 2025-09-26
Matán, a 23-year-old adopted resident of Sharon, sought assistance in uncovering details about his biological parents.
הסודות המשפחתיים שבדיקות DNA חושפותIsrael· 2025-08-18
Matan, 45, a kibbutznik from the Ein HaHoresh, has two daughters and has experienced a slow collapse and rebuilding following his military service in Operation Protective Edge.
"חתונה ממבט שני" מביאה איתה פחות פנטזיות קרינג'יות על האחד או האחתIsrael· 2025-08-12
Matan is still in captivity after being held hostage by Hamas.
Familjemedlemmar till gisslan protesterar mot annektering
Sweden· 2025-08-10
Ilana expresses her concern for her partner Matan and the other hostages.
לי יש ממ"ד, למתן אין. שום טיל לא ישכיח שיש 53 חטופיםIsrael· 2025-06-17
Matan is suffering from a degenerative muscle disease and is currently held captive under harsh conditions.
"לא עומד, מסרב לאכול ולדבר"Israel· 2025-05-20
Matan is a reservist soldier who has completed 170 days of reserve duty and is concerned about the burden of military service.
המילואימניקים כבר לא מתרגשים מהמענקיםIsrael· 2025-05-12
Matán is another hostage mentioned in relation to Idan Alexander's situation.
חמאס הודיע: נשחרר את עידן אלכסנדר; רויטרס: השחרורIsrael· 2025-05-11
Matan is one of the hostages being thought of during the holiday.
הוּא יִשְׁבוֹר עֻלֵנוּ מֵעַל צַוָּארֵנוּ / חנוך דאוםIsrael· 2025-04-24
Matan has completed 150 days of service as a platoon commander in Battalion 951 of the Home Front Command.
מילואימניקים יציגו תוכנית לחיזוק המשרתים: "המדינה לא נלחמת עבורנו"Israel· 2025-04-20
Matan is among those believed to still be alive in captivity.
Israel mata liderança do Hamas e Netanyahu diz que negociações, agora, só sob fogo pesadoLiechtenstein· 2025-03-18
Matan is an Israeli humanitarian worker who embarked on an adventurous journey to Libya despite the risks involved.
הישראלי שעבר את הגבול ויצא למסע קיצוני במדינה הכאוטיתIsrael· 2025-02-28
Matan is a 25-year-old who was kidnapped and is currently suffering according to his mother, Einav Zangauker.
Grausame Geiselbilder erhöhen Druck auf Netanjahu, doch dieser verzögert Deal-Gespräche - Nahost-Konflikt
Austria· 2025-02-09
Matan is a 25-year-old who was kidnapped and is currently suffering according to his mother, Einav Zangauker.
Grausame Geiselbilder erhöhen Druck auf Netanjahu, doch dieser verzögert Deal-Gespräche - Nahost-KonfliktAustria· 2025-02-09