Matan Angrest (Matan Shachar ben Anat), 21, was taken captive from Nahal Oz army base by Hamas terrorists on October 7, along with his friend Itay Chen. At 7:15 that morning, Matan texted his family: “Take care of yourselves, everything is fine.” Matan was injured when his tank was attacked; Itay was killed.

Matan, a soccer fan, grew up in Kiryat Bialik, with his parents Anat and Hagai and three siblings. Adi, a sister, said “I find myself honoring my brother in different ways, whether by talking about military roles, fighting to get the same role, or listening to his favorite music. I try to fill myself with renewed strength and optimism that something is happening and we will see Matan return home.”