Eliya Cohen & Ziv Abud

Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud are two extraordinary survivors of the October 7th attacks.

Eliya endured 505 grueling days held hostage, yet emerged with a smile, grateful for life. His fiancé, Ziv, survived the horrific Nova Festival by hiding under bodies, tragically losing her nephew and his girlfriend. For 505 days, she fought relentlessly for Eliya’s return, and she continues to fight tirelessly for all the remaining hostages.

Eliya and Ziv are passionate about sharing their experiences. Eliya believes his mission in life was to survive as a hostage to share the story of Jewish resilience and belief in Hashem.