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IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Killed on October 7 by Hamas

May 24, 2024, 09:19 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza in an overnight operation. The victims, Hanan Yablonka, 42, Michel Nisenbaum, 59, and Orión Hernández Radoux, 30, were all killed on October 7 during an attack by Hamas. The operation took place in the northern Gaza Strip's Jabaliya area, based on verified intelligence and in coordination with Shin Bet. The hostages were abducted from the Mefalsim Intersection and brought to Gaza. Orión Hernández Radoux, a Mexican national, was the boyfriend of Shani Louk, and all three were attending the Nova festival. This recovery follows a previous operation last week where the bodies of four other hostages were found. Approximately 125 hostages, both living and dead, remain in Gaza. Around 35,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict since the October 7 attacks.