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Israeli Airstrike Likely Tied to Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza, Military Says
The Israeli military shed light Wednesday on the circumstances surrounding the deaths early this year of six male hostages who were found shot in a Gaza tunnel—and whose captors were also found dead at their side.
Israel Says Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza Probably Linked to Israeli Strike
Israel launched its campaign in Gaza after Hamas-led fighters attacked Israeli communities across the border on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Fewer than half of the hostages were freed during the war's only ceasefire, which lasted for a week in Nov. 2023.
Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.
Israeli strike on a Gaza tent camp kills at least 21 people, hospital says
A Palestinian health official said Wednesday that at least 21 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a camp housing displaced people in Gaza
Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza
The Israeli military says the body of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been recovered in a joint operation with the Shin Bet security service. A statement said Itay Svirsky, 38, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, was “murdered in captivity by his captors”.
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Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 44,466
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