After 738 days in Gaza, Segev Kalfon released from Hamas captivity
Dimona resident was abducted from the Supernova desert rave on October 7, 2023, and released in phase one of Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza
After 738 days in captivity, Segev Kalfon was released on October 13, 2025, as part of phase one of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. This is the story of Segev Kalfon’s capture:
Segev Kalfon, 25, tried to run away from the October 7 Supernova desert rave when Hamas terrorists attacked, killing over 360 people and assaulting and kidnapping dozens more.
When Kalfon crossed Highway 232, the main highway leading out of the area, the terrorists spotted him and abducted him.
He was last in touch with his family at 8:04 a.m. that morning.
Kalfon loves music festivals and often goes to nature raves.
He’s from Dimona, where he worked in the family bakery until he decided recently to learn about and work in the stock market.
He’s the middle child of the family, with an older brother and younger sister. He is known as a brother and friend with a big heart who loves to entertain others.