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Tel Aviv University Honors Einav Zangauker for Hostage Advocacy

11/1/2025

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Tel Aviv University will award an honorary doctorate to Einav Zangauker for leadership during the Hamas hostage crisis.
She is the mother of captivity survivor Matan Zangauker and has advocated for hostages since October 7, 2023.
The May 2026 ceremony will coincide with the Board of Governors meeting, where Steve Witkoff will be honored for his role in the hostage release agreement, including Hadar Goldin.

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Tel Aviv University will award an honorary doctorate to Einav Zangauker for leadership during the Hamas hostage crisis.
She is the mother of captivity survivor Matan Zangauker and has advocated for hostages since October 7, 2023.
The May 2026 ceremony will coincide with the Board of Governors meeting, where Steve Witkoff will be honored for his role in the hostage release agreement, including Hadar Goldin.