Evyatar David is a 24-year-old Israeli music lover who was kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. Known for his passion for playing guitar and piano, Evyatar was not a public figure but was loved by his family and friends for his kind nature and love of dancing.
He was taken hostage along with his best friend, Guy Gilboa-Dalal. Since then, he has been held in Gaza under very harsh conditions. In August 2025, videos shared by Hamas showed him in a very weak state, digging what he said was his own grave. These videos shocked people worldwide and raised fresh calls for his release. His family continues to campaign for him through public events and social media.
Evyatar David Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Evyatar David |
| Date of Birth | Around 2000 (exact date not confirmed) |
| Age | 24 years (as of August 2025) |
| Profession | Musician by passion, not professionally listed |
| Hometown | Kfar Saba, Israel |
| Current Residence | Held captive in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
Physical Details
| Height | Estimated 5’8”–5’10” (1.73–1.78 m) |
| Weight | Severely underweight (as of 2025 videos) |
| Hair Color | Shaved in captivity |
Early Life
Evyatar David was born in Kfar Saba, Israel, and grew up in a warm and close family. From a young age, he loved music and learned to play the guitar and piano. He also loved to dance and had dreams of studying music production and traveling to Asia. He served in the Israeli army with his childhood friend Guy Gilboa-Dalal, who was also kidnapped with him. Before the attack, he was working in a restaurant and living a normal life.
Education
Though no exact school or university is listed, Evyatar likely completed his schooling in Kfar Saba and served in the army, which is common in Israel. There’s no confirmed college attendance, but he seemed deeply interested in music education.
Family Details
| Mother | Galia David |
| Father | Avishai David |
| Brother | Ilay David |
| Sister | Yeela David |
| Children | None |
Evyatar’s family has been very active in fighting for his release. His mother, Galia, described his frightened look in the videos. His brother, Ilay, travels to speak with world leaders, and his sister, Yeela, runs the campaign (https://www.instagram.com/bring_evyatar_home/).
Current Situation
On October 7, 2023, Evyatar was kidnapped by Hamas while attending the Nova music festival with friends. Two of his friends were killed, and he and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were taken hostage. Since then, he has been held in Gaza for nearly two years in underground tunnels with very little food or water.
On August 1–2, 2025, Hamas released videos showing Evyatar looking extremely thin, digging a grave, and saying, “Time is running out.” Former hostages said he survived on only a pita a day and a few spoons of cheese, with no clean water or medical help. He has also been suffering from poor eyesight due to missing glasses. His family described him as a “living skeleton” and continue asking the Israeli government and the world to bring him back.
Career Highlights
| Passion | Music (guitar, piano) |
| Job Before Abduction | Worked in a restaurant |
| Family Campaign | Weekly jam sessions in Tel Aviv |
Though Evyatar did not have a formal career, he was a gifted musician. His family holds weekly music sessions in his honor, where the public gathers to show support and demand his release.
Controversies
- In August 2025, Hamas released videos of Evyatar in distress. Human rights groups called these videos a form of psychological torture and a possible war crime.
