Israel Recovers Bodies of Israeli-American Hostages Killed in Gaza War: The remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, dual Israeli-American citizens, killed in the October 7th Hamas attack, have been recovered and returned to Israel. This operation, conducted by the Israeli army and Shin Bet, follows the devastating war in the Gaza Strip
Gaza Conflict: Israeli airstrikes kill 13, including journalists, as hostage remains recovered. At least 13 Palestinians, including three journalists near a hospital, were killed in overnight Israeli strikes targeting a militant, according to health officials. This follows the recovery of two Israeli-American hostages' remains
Israel Recovers Remains of American-Israeli Hostages Weinstein and Haggai: Special Operation Returns Bodies After Gaza War
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu offers condolences to the families of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, Israeli-American hostages killed in the October 7th Gaza attack. He expressed deep sorrow for their loss, stating, "Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences. May their memory be a blessing
Israel Recovers Remains of Israeli-American Couple Killed in October 2023 Hamas Attack. Judith Weinstein (70) and Gad Haggai (72), dual Israeli and U.S. citizens (Weinstein also held Canadian citizenship), were killed in the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz and their remains were returned to Israel in December 2023
Israel recovers bodies of Israeli-American hostages, Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, killed in the October 7 Gaza attack. The remains were retrieved from Khan Younis following a military operation. The Mujahideen Brigades, the group responsible for their deaths, also abducted and killed Shiri Bibas and her children
On October 7, 2023, Israeli-American citizens Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were tragically killed during a Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. While enjoying a morning walk near their home, they were caught in the crossfire as Hamas militants launched a large-scale incursion across the Israeli border, targeting military bases and civilian communities
Before dawn on October 7th, Judi Weinstein bravely contacted emergency services, reporting that she and her husband, Gad Haggai, had been shot, before also notifying their family
Israeli-American couple Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack near Kibbutz Nir Oz, Gaza border, have had their remains recovered. Weinstein, a 70-year-old educator who taught English and meditation to children with special needs in Kibbutz Nir Oz, and Haggai, a 72-year-old retired chef and jazz musician, were both Israeli and U.S. citizens. Their deaths, initially reported in December 2023, highlight the tragic impact of the Gaza conflict on civilians
Israeli-American Hostages' Remains Returned: Daughter's Facebook Post Celebrates Parents' Recovery, Calls for Release of Remaining Hostages. Following a special operation by the Israeli military and Shin Bet, the bodies of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, killed in the October 7th Hamas attack, have been returned to Israel. Their daughter, Iris Haggai Liniado, expressed gratitude to the Israeli and U.S. governments and the FBI
Israeli-American couple Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, killed in the October 7th Hamas attack, are survived by two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren
Israeli strikes in Khan Younis kill at least 10 Palestinians overnight, according to Nasser Hospital. The strikes' connection to the Israeli operation recovering the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages remains unclear
Gaza Hospital Strike Kills Three Journalists: At least three journalists were killed and six wounded in an Israeli strike on the al-Ahli Hospital courtyard in Gaza City, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The identities of the journalists and their news organizations remain unconfirmed
The Israeli military said it struck an Islamic Jihad militant operating in the courtyard. The army says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because it is embedded in populated areas.
Israel-Hamas War: Over 180 Journalists Killed, CPJ Reports; Israel Disputes Casualties
Hamas-led militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and abducted 251 hostages. They are still holding 56 hostages, around a third of them believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages from Gaza and recovered dozens of bodies.
Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were civilians or combatants. The offensive has destroyed large parts of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its population of roughly 2 million Palestinians.
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been trying to broker another ceasefire and hostage release after Israel ended an earlier truce in March and imposed a blockade that has raised fears of famine, despite being eased in recent weeks. But the talks appear to be deadlocked.
Hamas says it will only release the remaining hostages in return for more Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. It has offered to hand over power to a politically independent Palestinian committee.
Netanyahu has rejected those terms, saying Israel will only agree to temporary ceasefires to facilitate the return of hostages. He has vowed to continue the war until all the hostages are returned and Hamas is defeated or disarmed and sent into exile.
He has said Israel will maintain control over Gaza indefinitely and will facilitate what he refers to as the voluntary emigration of much of its population to other countries. The Palestinians and much of the international community have rejected such plans, viewing them as forcible expulsion that could violate international law.
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Melzer reported from Nahariya, Israel and Shurafa from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Associated Press writer Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut contributed.
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