Bodies of the Israeli hostages Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza

Tel Aviv, Israel -Israel has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages who were killed, and their bodies took, in Hamas’ on October 7, 2023, a terrorist attack that ignited the War in Gaza’s stripIsraeli military and intelligence services said Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the remains of Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the Army and the internal security agency of Shin Bet.

“Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our most sincere condolences to the beloved families. Our heart hurts for the most terrible loss. That their memory is blessed,” said Netanyahu in a statement.

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced the deaths From Weinstein, 70, and Haggai, 72, who had Israeli and American citizenship, in December 2023.

The army said they were killed in the terrorist attack of October 7 and the Mujahideen brigades took him to Gaza, the small armed group that, he said. Shiri Bibas and their two young children.

The army said he recovered the remains of Weinstein and Haggai during the night until Thursday from the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The Israeli army and Shin Bet said in a joint statement that the recovery was “possible as a result of precise intelligence.” The Israeli army radio network reported that the relevant intelligence was obtained through the “terrorist interrogations that were taken prisoners” during military operations in Gaza.

The couple was taking an early ride in the morning near their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of October 7, when Hamas militants broke into the border and crawled through several bases of the Army and Agricultural Communities.

Weinstein could call emergency services and let them know that both she and her husband had shot and send a message to her family.

Weinstein was born in New York and showed English to children with special needs in Kibbutz Nir Oz, a small community near the border of Gaza. The Kibbutz said that he also taught meditation techniques to children and adolescents who suffered anxiety as a result of Gaza’s rocket fire. Haggai was a retired chef and jazz musician.

“My beautiful parents have been released. We are certain,” wrote his daughter, Iris Haggai Liniado, in a message posted on social networks. Thanked the Israeli army, the FBI and the Israeli government and the United States and requested the liberation of the 56 remaining hostages held in Gaza. Israeli authorities believe that about 20 of those captives are still alive.

Two dual nationals usraelíes, Soldiers of the FDI. It’s Chen and Neutral Omerare among those whose bodies are still believed to be carried out in Gaza. The IDF have said that both men were killed by Hamas during the October 7 attack.

The couple was survived by two sons and two daughters and seven grandchildren, said the Kibbutz.

Some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed in the terrorist attack of October 7 led by Hamas, and a total of another 251 taken as hostages, most of whom have been released under temporary agreements of high fire or other agreements. Israeli forces have rescued eight live hostages from Gaza and recovered dozens of bodies.

Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 54,600 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas Ministry of Health, which does not provide detailed figures on how many of the dead were civilians or combatants. The offensive has destroyed large parts of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its population of approximately 2 million Palestinians, and many people were displaced several times.

The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been trying to negotiate another fire and the release of hostages after Israel finished a previous truce in March and imposed a block that generated famine fears, despite being relieved in recent weeks. But conversations seem to be blocked.

Hamas says that he will only release the remaining hostages in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners, a high durable fire and an Israeli retreat from Gaza. He has offered to deliver power to a politically independent Palestinian committee.

Netanyahu has rejected those terms, saying that Israel will only accept temporary cessation to facilitate the return of the hostages. He has promised to continue war until all hostages are returned and Hamas is defeated or disarmed and sent into exile.

He said that Israel will maintain control over Gaza indefinitely and will facilitate what it refers to as the voluntary emigration of much of its population to other countries. The Palestinians and much of the international community have rejected such plans, considering them as a forced expulsion that could violate international law.

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