‘Give us back our loved ones’, say families of hostages held by Hamas

Omar, a 22-year-old American-Israeli, was born in Long Island, New York. After high school, he moved to Israel to explore his roots and became close with his peers. Feeling a sense of duty, he joined them in military service. On October 7th, while defending the border, he was caught in an attack and taken hostage by Hamas.

What motivated Omar to move to Israel after high school?

• To explore his family roots and learn about the country

• To escape from his hometown

• To pursue higher education

• To start a business

What did Omar decide to do after completing his program in Israel?

• Join his peers in military service

• Return to the United States

• Start a new career

• Travel around the world

On which date did Omar find himself in a major attack?

• October 1st

• October 7th

• October 21st

• October 15th

What was Omar doing on the border when the attack occurred?

• Conducting a research project

• Participating in a peace rally

• Defending the kibbutz and villages

• Attending a cultural festival

What did the video released by Hamas show about Omar and his group?

• They were receiving military awards

• They were taken hostage

• They were returning home

• They were celebrating a festival