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Segev Kalfon

Attendees at the CTeen Shabbaton, in New York City, February 21, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
February 22, 2026, 8:15 am
‘Everyone understands the pain’: Ex-hostages, Bondi Jews gather in NYC’s Times Square
More than 4,500 Jewish teens attend Chabad’s CTeen Shabbaton event led by former captives, highlighting Hasidic movement’s global reach and shared trauma
By Luke Tress
Segev Kalfon, an Israeli hostage who spent two years in captivity in a Hamas tunnel and was released from the Gaza Strip in a ceasefire deal on October 13, 2025, at home in Dimona, southern Israel, December 23, 2025. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
January 2, 2026, 9:41 am
‘I don’t feel like a hero’: Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon tells of long path to recovery
Former Hamas captive describes dire conditions and torture experienced in Gaza, says Jewish faith and hearing mother’s voice on radio helped him survive
By Melanie Lidman
Former hostage Segev Kalfon attends an Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 24, 2025, 8:52 pm
Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon: Leaders put war over human lives, I had to pay the price
27-year-old Nova survivor recalls fearing for his life amid IDF bombings in Gaza, castigates government for paltry financial assistance to returnees
By ToI Staff
Former hostage Matan Angrest attends a ceremony marking the first night of Hanukkah at the National Library in Jerusalem, December 14, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
December 15, 2025, 4:40 pm
‘Out of darkness’: Freed hostages lead Hanukkah candle-lightings
Emily Damari, Gali and Ziv Berman light menorah together, share video of dancing; four freed surveillance soldiers lead lighting ceremony
By ToI Staff
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
A crowd cheers as freed hostage Evyatar David arrives at his home in Kfar Saba, October 26, 2025. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
October 26, 2025, 9:37 pm
‘So good you’re home’: Discharged from hospital, 5 ex-hostages welcomed home by masses
Crowds across Israel wave flags and sing as Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon and Bar Kuperstein make triumphant return to their homes
By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff
The daughters of hostage Omri Miran, Roni (4), and Alma (2), prepare for his anticipated return, October 12, 2025. (Lishay Miran-Lavi/X)
October 13, 2025, 12:15 am
‘Ready for you:’ Hostage families prepare for loved ones’ return on last night apart
Relatives of captives set to be released on Monday share their last-minute preparations as they pack suitcases and care packages
By Rossella Tercatin
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
Segev Kalfon, taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from the Supernova rave (Courtesy)
December 16, 2023, 8:54 pm
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
By ToI Staff
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