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Maxim Herkin

Former hostage Maxim Herkin's book about his Hamas captivity experiences is published on May 20, 2026 (Courtesy)
May 25, 2026, 10:55 am
Ex-hostage Maxim Herkin publishes book featuring a diary he secretly wrote in captivity
‘Coming to Light’ recounts Herkin’s experiences during his 2 years in the clutches of Hamas, including his success concealing the fact he was an IDF officer
By Jessica Steinberg
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon speaks with Channel 12 news in an interview aired on November 1, 2025. (Channel 12 screenshot)
November 2, 2025, 10:41 am
‘Because of Ben Gvir’: Freed hostage Segev Kalfon details vengeful torture in Gaza
Held by Hamas for 2 years, former captive recalls beatings, starvation, psychological torment; other ex-hostages have also linked abuse to actions of far-right minister
By ToI Staff
Freed hostage Maxim Herkin speaks to Channel 12 investigative program Uvda in an interview broadcast October 30, 2025. (Screen capture: Channel 12)
October 31, 2025, 11:54 am
‘An eye for an eye’: Hamas wrote message to Ben Gvir on hostage Maxim Herkin’s back
Freed hostage recounts in interview how his captors would beat him after far-right minister worsened conditions for Palestinian prisoners; Ben Gvir says allegations part of a Hamas campaign
By ToI Staff
From L-R: Miri Ben Ami, mother of freed hostage; Rivka Bohbot, wife of freed hostage Elkana Bohbot; Avi Ohana, the father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana; Liran Berman, brother of freed hostages Gali and Ziv Berman; and Maccabit Meir, the Bermans' aunt, speaking at Sheba Hospital on October 14, 2025. (Credit: Oriel Even Sapir/Hostages and Missing Families Forum)
October 15, 2025, 1:34 am
‘Coming back to life’: Freed hostages’ families give updates, thanks; some snub PM
Relatives of many of the 20 released captives thank Trump, IDF, Israeli nation as they detail the physical and emotional scars from Gaza that the freed hostages bear
By ToI Staff
The 20 living hostages released on October 13, 2025: First row, from left: Elkana Bohbot, Matan Angrest, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Alon Ohel. Second row, from let: Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Rom Braslavski, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman. Third row, from left: Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn. Final row, from left: Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Omri Miran.
October 11, 2025, 2:46 pm
The final 20 living hostages released from Gaza
First phase of Trump’s Gaza deal sees return of 20 living hostages; bodies of 28 others are also supposed to be returned
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Maxim Herkin was taken captive from the Supernova desert rave on October 7, 2023 by Hamas terrorists (Courtesy)
May 3, 2025, 9:51 pm
Hamas publishes new propaganda video of hostage Maxim Herkin
Russian-Israeli citizen appears bandaged in second sign of life in past month; Egyptian official tells Hezbollah-aligned outlet that Hamas can’t be forced into ‘further concessions’
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Hostages Maxim Herkin (left) and Bar Kuperstein. (Courtesy)
April 5, 2025, 11:23 pm
Hamas hostage video shows Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein, in first signs of life
Both captives’ families ask Israeli media not to publish the clip itself; official says PM ‘updated’ on video, recently spoke with the families
By ToI Staff
Maxim Herkin, taken captive from the Nova desert rave on October 7, 2023, by Hamas terrorists (Courtesy)
February 3, 2025, 4:09 pm
Hamas says Russian national Maxim Herkin to be prioritized in deal’s 2nd stage
Senior terror group official Moussa Abu Marzouk also says Alexander Trufanov will be released ‘in the near future’ during first phase
By ToI Staff
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