Keith Siegel, American Hostage Held by Hamas

Keith Siegel is an American hostage still held by Hamas, as of Jan. 19.

Keith Siegel is an occupational therapist. There is a Facebook page devoted to hostages who are OTs. The page, Free the OTS, posted recently, “This is very difficult but necessary to hear. It’s even more painful when we realize our OT colleagues Keith Siegel & Carmel Gat are still hostages and susceptible further abuse, sexual and otherwise.”

Aviva was released on Nov. 26, but Keith remains a captive, according to the site, which said “the couple was driven into Gaza in their own car, along with a neighbor and her two children.”

Keith Siegel, American Hostage Held by Hamas: A Grandfather of 5 With the ‘Kindest, Gentlest Heart’

According to The Times of Israel, Siegel, 64, was taken hostage with his wife Aviva Siegel “from their home on Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7.”

Keith Siegel, a U.S. citizen, is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who moved to Israel “as a young man,” according to WRAL-TV.</a He is a grandfather of five.

I personally met with the family of North Carolina native Keith Siegel, who remains held in Gaza.

His wife Aviva, a former hostage herself, was a pillar of strength and courage.

Spending time with each one of them reinforces my resolve to do everything I can to secure the… pic.twitter.com/Hi3FCVGAEy

— Senator Ted Budd (@SenTedBuddNC) January 10, 2024

Keith Siegel is an occupational therapist. There is a Facebook page devoted to hostages who are OTs. The page, Free the OTS, posted recently, “This is very difficult but necessary to hear. It’s even more painful when we realize our OT colleagues Keith Siegel & Carmel Gat are still hostages and susceptible further abuse, sexual and otherwise.”

Aviva was released on Nov. 26, but Keith remains a captive, according to the site, which said “the couple was driven into Gaza in their own car, along with a neighbor and her two children.”

On Dec. 29, a woman wrote on Facebook, “One of my best and beloved friends, Keith Siegel, is 84 days in Gaza. KIDNAPPED! I’m worried and afraid, and I want him back home!!! With his wife, kids, grandchildren, and friends. Keith has the kindest, gentlest heart. He is a gift to anyone who knows him. I hope he’s staying strong and healthy in body and mind. Hope he doesn’t lose hope. Hope he knows how many people are waiting for his return, trying to do everything possible to make it happen. Keith, I beg of you not to give up.”