Romi Gonen is named as one of the three hostages slated to be released by the Hamas terror group today.
In a post to his Instagram account, Romi’s brother Shahaf writes that she “is on the list. It’s official. Good luck to us all.”
Romi Gonen, who was taken captive in Gaza by Hamas terrorists on October 7, as they assaulted the Supernova desert rave (Courtesy)
Gonen, 24, was taken hostage from the Nova festival on October 7, 2023.
In a call to her mother, she said she had been shot during the devastating attack by Hamas terrorists. Three of her friends who were with her that day were murdered.
Romi Gonen (Courtesy)
A biographical note issued by her family via the Hostages and Missing Families Forum describes her as follows: “24 years old, lives in Kfar Vradim. She loves dancing, traveling, and enjoying life. Friends and family describe her as energetic, funny, family-oriented, and full of life.”
It adds: “Romi has four siblings and two loving parents, Meirav and Eitan.”
Romi Gonen (left) with her mother Meirav Leshem Gonen (Courtesy)
Related — Taken captive: Romi Gonen, after being shot in car by terrorists
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