Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Two Hostages in Gaza

The remains of a father and son abducted during the October 2023 Hamas attack were found, raising concerns about other hostages' fates.

Israeli forces recovered the bodies of Yosef al-Zaydani, a 53-year-old Arab Israeli, and his son Hamzah, in a tunnel near Rafah in Gaza.
The two were abducted during the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault, alongside two other family members who were released in November 2023.
The discovery intensifies fears for the safety of other hostages, with Israel estimating that a third of the remaining captives may already be dead.
Israeli officials are under increasing pressure to negotiate a deal for the release of approximately 100 remaining hostages held by Hamas.
The Hamas-Israel conflict continues to escalate, with ongoing military operations and diplomatic efforts to secure a potential ceasefire and hostage release.