Key Facts
• October 7, 2023: Guy Gilboa Dalal, 24, abducted during Hamas cross-border attack.
• He was attending an outdoor music festival with friends when taken to Gaza.
• August 28, 2025: Family held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan.
• Father, Ilan, expressed concern over lack of food and medical care for his son.
• Guy studied Japanese and dreamed of traveling to Japan.
• 50 hostages remain missing since the attack; 20 are believed to be alive.
• Brother, Gal, described hearing “screams from Gaza tunnels” in his thoughts.
Summary
Guy Gilboa Dalal, a 24-year-old Israeli man, was abducted by Hamas during a cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, while attending a music festival. His family, including his father Ilan and brother Gal, held a press conference in Tokyo on August 28, 2025, to appeal for support in securing his release. Ilan expressed fears for his son’s life, citing the lack of food and medical care. Guy, who studied Japanese and dreamed of visiting Japan, remains one of 50 hostages taken during the attack, with 20 believed to be alive. Gal shared the emotional toll of the ordeal, describing the haunting thought of his brother’s suffering in Gaza tunnels. The family’s plea highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the need for international intervention.
