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IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages from Tunnel in Khan Yunis, Gaza

Aug 20, 2024, 08:20 AM

In a joint overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency successfully retrieved the bodies of six Israeli hostages from a tunnel beneath the Khan Yunis area in the Gaza Strip. The hostages, identified as Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Avraham Munder, Nadav Popplewell, Alexander Dancyg, and Yagev Buchshtab, were kidnapped on October 7 and subsequently murdered by Hamas. This recovery operation highlights ongoing efforts to address the hostage crisis in Gaza, where 109 hostages are still believed to be held. The operation underscores the intense and complex nature of the conflict, as mediators continue to seek a ceasefire agreement.