Last year, TIME spoke with family members and close friends of those who were kidnapped in Israel. One year later, here's how their lives have changed.

More than 60 living hostages, and the bodies of about 35 others who are believed to be dead, are still in Gaza, according to the Israeli authorities.

In the anguish of the last 12 months, families of the more than 250 hostages taken during Hamas’ terrorist attack have often turned to rituals for comfort and purpose.

Israelis gathered in Jerusalem early on the morning of October 7, 2024, to call to bring back the hostages. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Gat, who released hostages say taught them yoga and mindfulness exercises in captivity to help them survive,

The Biden administration has pushed for a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of the hostages, but it's unclear when an agreement might happen.

Ronen and Orna Neutra, the parents of 22-year-old Omer Neutra, who was taken during the Oct. 7 attacks at a music festival in Israel, speak with TODAY on the one year anniversary about their frustration.

Out of the 254 people, mostly those attending the Nova music festival, that Hamas took hostage on October 7, 2023, only 117 have been returned alive to Israel. Despite making significant progress in the war in Gaza and the West Bank,

Several of Jason Greenberg's family members were taken hostage and he joined WBZ to discuss one year since the October 7th attacks.