Alex Lobanov: The Murdered Israeli Hostage Who Will Never Meet His Baby 

His wife, Michal, gave birth to the couple’s second son, Kai, in February even as she was campaigning tirelessly to free her husband throughout his 11-month captivity in Gaza.

Via Michal Lobanov
Michal and Alex Lobanov. Via Michal Lobanov

When Alex Lobanov, 32, was murdered by Hamas terrorists last week, the Israeli hostage left behind a baby boy whom he never had the opportunity to meet. His wife, Michal, gave birth to the couple’s second son, Kai, in February even as she was campaigning tirelessly to free her husband throughout his 11-month captivity in Gaza.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use