Who are the American hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza?

Nearly a year since Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped at least 251 people from Israel into Gaza, a cease-fire deal most likely to get them out alive and end the soaring death toll among Palestinians has remained elusive.

Nearly a year since Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped at least 251 people from Israel into Gaza, a cease-fire deal most likely to get them out alive and end the soaring death toll among Palestinians has remained elusive. Last month's recovery of six hostages who were killed by their captors shortly before Israeli soldiers found them added fresh urgency to the desperation of families still waiting for their loved ones' return.

"We can't allow ourselves not to have hope," said Lee Siegel, the brother of Keith Siegel, an American who has been held in Gaza since he and his wife, Aviva Siegel, were kidnapped on Oct. 7.

Aviva Siegel was among the more than 100 hostages released in a temporary cease-fire deal in November after 52 days in captivity. Lee Siegel, 72, said in a phone interview Tuesday that he believes a more permanent cease-fire deal "is the only way to return hostages alive."

NBC News takes a look at the hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.

Of the at least 251 people who were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials, at least 154 have been released by Hamas, rescued by the Israel Defense Forces, recovered dead or killed in encounters.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/american-hostages-hamas-gaza-kidnapped-rcna170170

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