The late Eliyahu Margalit was kidnapped from Nir Oz in unknown circumstances. At 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning he went out to feed the horses at the kibbutz, and many traces of blood were found in the stable area. His horses were also taken with him. His daughter, Nili Margalit, was also kidnapped and was released on November 30, 2023. The day after her release, the family was informed that Margalit had been murdered by Hamas