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IDF Recovers Bodies of Five Israeli Hostages from Khan Younis Tunnel

Jul 25, 2024, 10:01 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) have recovered the bodies of five Israeli hostages from a tunnel in Khan Younis, Gaza. The hostages, including two soldiers, were killed on October 7 and their bodies were kidnapped. The operation took place on Wednesday and involved multiple units, including the Commando Brigade Combat Team, the Egoz Unit, and the Yahalom Unit. The bodies were found in an area previously designated as a humanitarian zone by the IDF. The Shin Bet security agency has released images from the operation.