Keith was taken hostage by Hamas on the 7th of October from Kibbutz Kfar Aza. His wife Aviva was also taken hostage and was later released in November. Keith is a dual US–Israeli citizen and is originally from North Carolina. Keith is an occupational therapist and passionate about music. Keith’s mother, Gladys, tragically died on December 3rd, 2024, 424 days after he was abducted.