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In a statement, the Prime Minister stated: “In a special operation, we found the body of hostage Itai Svirski, who was kidnapped on October 7 from Kibbutz Beeri and killed in captivity by terrorists.” agitation In January 2024.”
He confirmed Israeli army In a joint statement with Shin Bet, a “special operation” was carried out to retrieve the body of the hostage.
The 38-year-old Israeli was kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, when he was visiting his parents in Kibbutz Beeri, in which a large number of people were killed.
The Hostage Families Forum, which represents the majority of families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, welcomed Gaza “The return of Itai’s body,” demanding “the immediate release of the hostages who are still alive.”
The forum added in a statement: “Families are still waiting for their relatives after spending 425 days in captivity.” Many of the hostages are still alive, but they are in great danger and need to be released immediately.”
The Israeli military issued another statement revealing the results of an investigation into the murder of six hostages whose bodies were flown to Israel in August, having been killed by their captors.
In its statement, the army explained: “It is highly likely that their killing was connected to an (Israeli) strike near the place where they were held.” According to the most likely scenario, the terrorists opened fire on the hostages at the same time as the attack. .”
Commenting on the outcome of the military investigation, the Hostage Families Forum wanted to highlight “the dangers that hostages face every day, as this investigation shows.”
Earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said: “There is a possibility that an agreement can be reached regarding the hostages.”
It is worth noting that during The attack on October 7 2023 251 people were kidnapped from Israel and taken to the Gaza Strip, including 96 who are still being held there, while the Israeli military announced that 34 of them had died.