Israel’s Alon Ohel resumes music after two years in captivity.
Israeli pianist Alon Ohel, taken hostage during the October 2023 Nova music festival attack, was released in a 2025 ceasefire deal. His family kept his piano untouched, awaiting his return. In his hometown, neighbors and fans celebrated with music, inviting him to play again. Ohel’s homecoming turned into a symbol of resilience: that art, even when interrupted by conflict, can endure.