Israel Recovers Bodies Of Six Captives Held By Hamas Since Last October
The ongoing conflict, precipitated by a Hamas-led attack that claimed 1,100 lives, has inflicted unimaginable hardship on Gaza’s population, with a staggering 40,000 Palestinian fatalities reported since October 7.
Israel’s military has confirmed the recovery of six bodies, including that of a dual US national, from a tunnel in southern Gaza, as the country’s relentless and deadly 11-month assault on the Palestinian territory persists.
The ongoing conflict, precipitated by a Hamas-led attack that claimed 1,100 lives, has inflicted unimaginable hardship on Gaza’s population, with a staggering 40,000 Palestinian fatalities reported since October 7.
The coastal enclave has been reduced to rubble due to incessant bombardment, amidst accusations that Israel is deliberately stalling ceasefire negotiations aimed at securing the release of approximately 250 captives.
The Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday identified the deceased persons in a post on its X handle, saying, “The bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino were found and recovered yesterday.
“They were all taken hostage on October 7 and were murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization while in captivity in Gaza.
“The IDF and ISA send their heartfelt condolences to the families. Israeli security forces are operating with all means to bring home all the hostages as fast as possible.”
https://x.com/IDF/status/1830097466588279150
“Hamas still holds 101 hostages in Gaza, including women, children, and the elderly. We will not stop until every hostage is brought home.”
Regarding the recovery of the bodies of the six hostages, IDF International Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, said, “Hamas still holds 101 hostages in Gaza, including women, children, and the elderly. We will not stop until every hostage is brought home.”
