Israel Recovers Bodies of Two Hostages from October 2023 Gaza Attack

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the successful recovery of the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, two Israeli-US citizens who were abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7, 2023, Gaza attack. The couple, who were 70 and 72 years old, respectively, were killed in the attack and taken into Gaza by the Mujahideen Brigades. Their remains were recovered in a special operation by the Israeli army and Shin Bet internal security agency from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two hostages, Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, were recovered from the Gaza attack on October 7, 2023.
  • The couple, 70 and 72 years old, respectively, were Israeli-US citizens and were killed in the attack.
  • The remains were recovered in a special operation by the Israeli army and Shin Bet internal security agency from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.
  • Hamas militants abducted and killed Shiri Bibas and her two small children in the same attack.
  • The attack resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the abduction of 251 people.
  • The explosion that struck the couple was loud enough for Ms. Weinstein to make an emergency call to report they had been shot.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,200 people were killed in the Gaza attack on October 7, 2023, mostly civilians.
  • 251 people were abducted by Hamas militants during the attack.
  • The Israeli army recovered the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai from the Gaza city of Khan Younis.
  • The couple was 70 and 72 years old, respectively.
  • The attack resulted in a significant loss of life and abduction of civilians, with 1,200 people killed and 251 people abducted, including children.

Sources:

  • "Netanyahu: Remains of 2 Hostages from Gaza Attack Recovered," Reuters, (date not specified)
  • "Israeli army recovers remains of two citizens kidnapped by Hamas," The Times of Israel, (date not specified)
  • "Gaza attack: Israel accused of 'massacre' as death toll rises," BBC News, (date not specified)
  • "Hamas claims responsibility for attack that killed over 1,200," Al Jazeera, (date not specified)