Family of Gaza hostage Eitan Mor receives sign of life

Eitan Mor was a security guard at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, when he was captured by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.

 A person walks past a mural depicting Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski, Karina Ariev, and Eitan Mor (L-R), who were kidnapped in the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 23, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
A person walks past a mural depicting Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski, Karina Ariev, and Eitan Mor (L-R), who were kidnapped in the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 23, 2025.
(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

The family of Gaza hostage Eitan Mor has confirmed that it had recently received a sign of life for their loved one, the Tikva forum announced Wednesday evening.

"We are praying for the return of all hostages, including our son Eitan," a statement from the family read.

In July 2024, Eitan's father, Tzvika, commented that they had received a sign of life from Eitan "four months ago," i.e., March 2024. almost a year ago.

In May 2024, Eitan's family went to the Kerem Shalom crossing to commemorate his birthday.

Eitan Mor was a security guard at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, when he was captured by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.

 Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor attends a press conference of members of the Gvura (Heroism) Forum, brevard families and activists against a hostage deal with Hamas and for a total victory, in Jerusalem, January 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor attends a press conference of members of the Gvura (Heroism) Forum, brevard families and activists against a hostage deal with Hamas and for a total victory, in Jerusalem, January 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Who are the Tikva forum?

The Tikva forum, of which Tzvika Mor is a co-founder, is known to be more hawkish in their attitudes towards any hostage exchange deal, including previously denouncing the hostage deal and clashing with both the government and the more centrist Hostage Families Forum.

However, certain members, including reportedly the Mor family, softened their stance after seeing the critical health condition of Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami during their release on Saturday.