Israel recovers bodies of two hostages from Oct. 7 attacks – Washington Examiner
On October 7, 2023, two Israeli-American hostages, Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, were killed during a Hamas terrorist attack. Their bodies were recovered by teh Israeli army and returned to Israel recently. Both victims held israeli and U.S. citizenship, with Weinstein also being a Canadian citizen. Israeli Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu announced their recovery, expressing condolences to the families of the victims, who were walking in Kibbutz Nir Oz when attacked. Reports indicate they were taken to Gaza by the Mujahideen Brigades. The couple left behind four children and seven grandchildren. Their daughter, Iris Haggai Liniado, shared a heartfelt message on social media expressing relief that their parents have been brought home, stating, “We have certainty.”
Israel recovers bodies of two hostages from Oct. 7 attacks
Two bodies of Israeli-American hostages from the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023, were recovered.
The remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were returned to Israel on Thursday morning by the Israeli army, according to the Associated Press. Both Weinstein, 70, and Haggai, 72, have Israeli and U.S. citizenship. Weinstein also had Canadian citizenship.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced their bodies were recovered in a special mission conducted by the army and Shin Bet internal security agency.
“Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families,” Netanyahu said in a statement. “Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed.”
The married couple were killed while taking a walk on the morning of Oct. 7 in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Both were shot during the attack, the Associated Press reported. Weinstein was able to contact emergency services, inform them of their conditions, and send a message to their family.
They were taken to Gaza by the Mujahideen Brigades, according to reports.
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Weinstein and Haggai are survived by their four children and seven grandchildren, according to reports. Iris Haggai Liniado, their daughter, posted a message on Facebook honoring her parents.
“My beautiful parents have been freed,” she said. “We have certainty.”
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