Keren Munder
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 54
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 24th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Keren:
Was visiting her parents, Ruti and Avraham, with her son, Ohad, to celebrate the Simchat Torah holiday
Her brother, Roee, was murdered in his home on October 7th
Renowned for her dedication, unparalleled warmth, and compassion
She focuses on working with her kids in a patient and creative way that helps her enrich their lives
Coaches a youth volleyball team
Alternate name spelling:
Karen
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Related Hostages: Ohad Munder, son, (Redeemed/Alive), Ruth Munder, mother, (Redeemed/Alive), and Avraham Munder, father, (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
Ynet, 'I was afraid to be raped in front of my son': Former hostage tells UN, Mar 12, 2024
Jerusalem Post, 'Every minute there is hell': Returned hostage Karen Munder addresses crowd in NY, Mar 11, 2024
FOX News, Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas, Nov 28, 2023
CBC News, 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas reunites with family, Nov 28, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bring the Munder Family Home, Oct 31, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: May 5th, 2024