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IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Rafah, Gaza

May 17, 2024, 03:37 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages in Gaza, identified as Shani Louk, 22, Amit Buskila, 28, and Itzhak Gelerenter, 56. The hostages were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack at the Nova Music Festival. Shani Louk was a German-Israeli citizen. The bodies were found in Rafah, Gaza, and have been brought back to Israel for burial. The recovery operation was conducted under dangerous conditions, and the IDF continues to work towards bringing all hostages back home.