American-Canadian-Israeli Woman Previously Thought to be Hostage in Gaza Declared Dead

Judih Weinstein and her husband, Gad Haggai, were killed during a Hamas assault on southern Israel on Oct. 7, their bodies are believed to be held in Gaza.

• Judih Weinstein, an American-Canadian-Israeli woman previously believed to be held hostage in Gaza, was declared dead by her kibbutz, Nir Oz, on Thursday.
• Weinstein and her husband, Gad Haggai, were both killed during a Hamas assault on southern Israel on Oct. 7, during which they were initially thought to have been kidnapped.
• The couple was on a morning walk near their home when the attack occurred. Their bodies are believed to be held in Gaza.
• U.S. President Joe Biden expressed devastation over Weinstein's death, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed ongoing efforts to return all hostages.
• Approximately 129 Israelis are still believed to be held hostage in Gaza.

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