Eliya Cohen

About Eliya CohenEliya Cohen is a former hostage and Nova festival survivor. He attended the Nova music festival with his partner, Ziv Abud, on October 7, 2023. He was taken hostage during the attack and returned home on February 22, 2025, after 505 days in captivity. Their reunion marked the beginning of a new chapter together. In Aisha, Eliya and Ziv share the story of rebuilding their life after separation: the effects of trauma, the work of recovery, and the daily choice to continue together. This Hebrew-language book gives readers their personal account of love and life after return. Explore our dedicated Nova website to discover more stories, creators, and collections from the Nova community. Explore Ziv Abud’s collection and more from Tribe of Nova.