top of page

An American Movement
to Put the Hostages First 

Blue Ribbons for Life uses community action and content to raise American awareness of the hostages held in Gaza and press for their urgent return.

days in captivity

citizenship

still captive

kidnapped

442

0._hero_image_wide_ribbon_1000x1000.png

Justice Department announces terrorism charges against Hamas, September 3, 2024

Attorney General.jpg

August 31, 2024

Seal_of_President-removebg-preview (1).png

"On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin—an American citizen—was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends....  His body was recovered today in the tunnels under Rafah, along with five other hostages.

 

With these murders, Hamas has even more American blood on its hands.... President Biden and I will never waver in our commitment to free the Americans and all those held hostage in Gaza."

President Biden meets with families of American hostages

Washington DC, July 24, 2024

President Biden Meets with Family of American Hostages.jpg

click image for additional photos

Recognition of Noa Argamani
at Joint Session of Congress

Washington DC, July 24, 2024

Noa Argamani at joint session of congress.png

click image for C-SPAN video of her story as told to Congress 

Citizenship of 251 Hostages Taken

25 countries affected, citizens of 21 remain hostage

Country Totals Breakdown.jpg
World View..jpg

A Glimpse Into Who They Are

251 hostages taken, 251 stories to tell

Glimpse Into Who They Are.jpg

62 Captive & Presumed Alive

35 Captive & Deceased

117 Redeemed & Alive

38 Redeemed & Deceased

U.S. Citizen Hostages

12 US Citizens were taken hostage on Oct. 7th. 7 are still captive. Learn about their lives, family stories and captivity.

U.S_edited.jpg

Mom Hostages 

Family Hostages

39 families have multiple members who were taken hostage on Oct 7. Children and parents, husbands and wives, or siblings. Some have been freed, most have not. Here are 4 families' stories.

Family Hostages.jpg

41 Mothers, Grandmothers, and Great-Grandmothers were taken on Oct 7. 3 remain in captivity. These are their stories:

Mother Hostages.jpg

Fallen Hostages 

Fallen Hostages.jpg

35 hostages have been confirmed dead and their bodies held for ransom. Here are their stories.

Muslim Hostages

Muslim Hostages.jpg

8 Muslims were kidnapped on October 7th — 4 remain in captivity. Learn about their lives, family stories and captivity.

Sibling Hostages

42 hostages were taken captive alongside a sibling. 11 remain held in Gaza. Learn about their lives and families.

sibling hostages.jpg

Farm Workers

Farm Workers.jpg

47 farm workers were taken by Hamas. 16 remain held in captivity. These are their stories.

Educators

Educators..jpg

17 educators were taken hostage by Hamas. 2 remain in captivity. These are their stories.

Children

42 children aged 18 and younger were taken hostage by Hamas. 4 remain in captivity. Learn about their lives and families.

Children..jpg

Perspective

"No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100. 

 

On this terrible day, I again reaffirm my pledge to all the hostages and their families—we are with you. We will never stop working to bring Americans home"

President Joe Biden, January 14, 2024 Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 100 Days of Captivity for Hostages in Gaza

Blue Ribbons Across the USA

Over 100,000 ribbons have been distributed and tied in US Senate & House offices and in

AZ, CA, FL, MA, MD, NY, OH, & elsewhere

Our mission is to raise awareness about the plight of the hostages kidnapped to Gaza on October 7th, 2023.  Babies, children, elderly, women and men were taken, beaten, and held hostage since that day. Many are victims of repeated sexual violence, and lack basic care, food and medicines.

 

As Americans, we come together and cry against this humanitarian injustice. Our responsibility is to elevate the plight of the hostages and to raise awareness throughout the United States. In every community.  In every home.  Together, we must #BringThemHome.

Our Mission

bottom of page