On January 12, 2024, Israel announced the recovery of the bodies of Judith Weinstein and Gad Haggai, two citizens kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed their identities, recounting the couple's tragic fate after being taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Weinstein had managed to contact emergency services prior to her abduction, reporting that they had been shot. Since the kidnappings, Hamas has killed approximately 1,200 individuals, with 56 hostages currently believed to still be held captive, while some have been released or rescued by Israeli forces.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants kidnapped Judith Weinstein and Gad Haggai in Kibbutz Nir Oz, with their bodies finally recovered by Israeli authorities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the identities of the recovered hostages, emphasizing the tragic loss felt by families affected by Hamas's actions.
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