Hamza Al-Ziadneh was kidnapped on October 7th along with his father Yosef Hamis Al-Ziadneh (53), younger brother Bilal (18) and sister Aisha (17). The family worked in the dairy farm of Kibbutz Holit, what could be considered the most Zionist job there is, a far cry from the stereotype and narrative of "the wild south" or "the Bedouin rioters".
Hamzah’s family tells about him: "He is charming, loved by the youngsters. His age group misses him so much because he was so connected to them. He has a cousin who cries for him every day.They would go out together, ride horses, go to the beach. Hamza loves horses very much. He has a horse at home and also raises sheep. A great guy."
Hamzah is married and a father of two young children. He has worked with his father since the age of 18. "They have a really good relationship," a family member notes, and we hope that they are together there, and will come back together.
Aisha and Bilal Al-Ziadneh were released after 55 days in Hamas captivity as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. However, Hamza and Yosef are still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, and their family and community await anxiously for their safe return home.