Israeli army finds physique of a hostage in Gaza, analyzing identification of the 2nd one
Jerusalem: The Israeli army mentioned on Wednesday that troops have recovered the physique of a hostage held in Gaza and have been analyzing whether or not one other physique recovered was additionally that of a captive. Earlier, Israel’s protection minister mentioned troops recovered the our bodies of two hostages.
The army mentioned the physique of Yosef Al Zaydani was delivered to Israel on Tuesday after being found in an underground tunnel close to the Gaza metropolis of Rafah. It mentioned troops uncovered details about Al Zaydani’s son Hamzah that “raised critical issues for his life.” Navy spokesman Col Nadav Shoshani mentioned they have been wanting into the identification of a second set of stays recovered.
Al Zaydani and his son have been taken captive throughout Hamas’ assault on Oct 7, 2023, alongwith 250 others. Israel believes a 3rd of the remaining 100 hostages are lifeless. The physique’s restoration comes as Israel and Hamas are contemplating a ceasefire deal. Yosef Al Zaydani’s identify was on a listing of 34 hostages shared by a Hamas official that the group mentioned have been slated for launch.
