Channa Peri
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 79
Citizenships: South Africa, Israel
Occupation: Retired Manager of the local Grocery and Sewing shops
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 24th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Channa:
Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, before making Aliyah to Israel in her 20’s
Has 3 children: Roee, Ayelet, and Nadav
Roee was murdered on October 7th, while Nadav is still held captive
Both Channa and her son Nadav suffer from diabetes
Enjoys tending to her garden, caring for her cat, “Gingi,” practicing Tai Chi, and playing Rummikub games with her grandchildren
Related Hostage: Nadav Popplewell, son, (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
South African Jewish Report, ‘It’s living hell,’ says SA-born hostage’s daughter, Nov 09, 2023
Sky News, Families of Israeli hostages and victims hold press conference in London, Oct 24, 2023
Times of Israel, Channah Peri, 79 released; son Nadav Popplewell still captive in Gaza, Nov 24, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: May 5th, 2024