Almog Sarusi, 27, from the central Israeli city of Ra’anana, was kidnapped from the Nova festival. He attended the festival with his girlfriend Shahar, who was killed by terrorists during the massacre.
The Hostages Forum described him as a “vibrant, positive person who loved travelling around Israel in his white Jeep with his guitar”. Mr Sarusi was the son of Yigal and Nira, and brother to Amit.
Eden Yerushalmi, 24, from Tel Aviv was kidnapped from the Nova festival, where she worked as a bartender. The Hostages Forum said Ms Yerushalmi called the police during the terror attack, describing the situation and pleading: “Find me, ok?”
It added: “For four hours afterward, she spoke with her sisters May and Shani, who heard everything she went through as she tried to escape. Her last words were: ‘Shani, they’ve caught me’.”
Ms Yerushalmi was described as “a vibrant young woman with many friends and hobbies, Eden loved spending summer days at the beach playing paddleball, attending parties, and was studying to become a Pilates instructor”. She leaves two siblings, May and Shani, and her parents, Shirit and Maor.
Ori Danino, 25, from Jerusalem, was also kidnapped from Nova, driving back to help others escape and survive. Mr Danino was the son of Einav and Elchanan, the eldest of five siblings, and partner to Liel.
He planned to begin his academic studies in electrical engineering, was known for “his ambition, love for people, and was beloved by all. He loved nature, and was very handy,” according to the forum.
