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Israel recovers bodies of two Israeli-American hostages from Gaza

Their recovery in a special mission in Khan Younis underscores ongoing efforts to secure the release of over 50 hostages still held by Hamas.

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Bodies of two hostages found in Gaza, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
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Overview

  • The Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted a targeted operation in southern Gaza that retrieved the remains of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai.
  • The couple, both in their early 70s and dual Israeli-U.S. citizens, were abducted and killed near Kibbutz Nir Oz during Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault.
  • Their bodies were returned to Israel on June 5, providing closure to their four children and seven grandchildren.
  • Fifty‐six hostages remain in Gaza, with fewer than half believed to be alive, as negotiations for further releases continue.
  • The operation reinforces Israel’s commitment to bring all abductees home in a conflict that has inflicted over 54,000 Palestinian casualties and widespread displacement in Gaza.