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Israel Recovers Bodies of 6 Hostages from Gaza Amid Criticism of Netanyahu

Aug 20, 2024, 05:48 PM

The Israeli military has retrieved the bodies of six hostages from Gaza. According to reports, five of the hostages suffocated to death in a tunnel in Khan Younis due to a fire caused by an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bombing, while one was shot. The hostages were initially kidnapped alive on October 7. Israeli media and reports suggest that the deaths were an incidental result of the IDF's military operations. The situation has led to criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with accusations that he is obstructing a deal that could have saved the hostages by refusing to agree to a ceasefire. Families of the hostages have expressed their discontent, accusing the government of abandoning them.