{"id":2131836,"date":"2023-12-22T15:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T20:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elderly-man-first-american-to-die-as-hamas-hostage-israel-community-says\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T15:08:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T20:08:30","slug":"elderly-man-first-american-to-die-as-hamas-hostage-israel-community-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elderly-man-first-american-to-die-as-hamas-hostage-israel-community-says\/","title":{"rendered":"First American Hostage Killed by Hamas, Israel Community Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felderly-man-first-american-to-die-as-hamas-hostage-israel-community-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131836&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israeli-American Man Kidnapped by Hamas Terrorists Found Dead<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u2063 tragic \u2064turn \u2062of events, Gadi Haggai, a 73-year-old Israeli-American man who was \u200cshot \u2064and taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, has been confirmed dead. The\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idf-assisting-with-response-to-miami-building-collapse-turns-down-free-hotel-rooms-to-sleep-in-tents\/\" title=\"IDF Assisting With Response To Miami Building Collapse, Turns Down Free Hotel Rooms To Sleep In Tents\">tight-knit community<\/a> of Kibbutz Nir Oz, which\u2062 was severely\u2062 affected by\u2062 the attack,\u200d announced the heartbreaking news\u2064 on Friday.\u2063 Haggai&#8217;s murder \u2063marks the first known American \u2064casualty resulting from the October 7 attack, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/kibbutz-says-gadi-haggai-abducted-oct-7-died-in-hamas-captivity-body-held-in-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The\u200c Times Of\u200b Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Haggai and his\u2064 wife, Judi Weinstein, 70, were out for a morning walk when\u200c the attack occurred. Both were shot and subsequently taken captive, with Haggai losing\u2064 his life and Weinstein remaining in the hands of Hamas,\u200b still held hostage \u2063in Gaza.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Life Cut Short, A Family in Mourning<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;We are \u200dfilled with great sorrow \u200cby the murder of Gad \u2062Haggai, an American-Israeli citizen. He \u200dwas a father of \u200cfour,\u200d a grandfather of seven, and a\u200c cherished member of his beloved kibbutz, Kibbutz Nir Oz. \u2062He will be remembered as a \u200dgifted man, with a sharp intellect and a passion for wind instruments, which \u200bhe played \u200dsince childhood,&#8221; expressed Haggai&#8217;s grieving\u2063 family in a statement, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haaretz.com\/israel-news\/2023-12-22\/ty-article\/family-of-israeli-thought-to-be-held-hostage-in-gaza-notified-of-his-death\/0000018c-9154-d47c-a7fd-dbdc41870000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haaretz<\/a>. &#8220;He \u2064was \u200da talented chef, and alongside his\u200b wife, Judi, he lived\u2062 a healthy, active \u2062lifestyle. We mourn the loss of our \u2063father and grandfather, and \u2064we continue to hope and pray that his\u2064 body will be returned to us and that \u2063Judi\u200b is still alive and \u200bwe will be reunited soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The family&#8217;s statement also emphasized the urgent need for\u2062 action, urging leaders to do everything in their power to bring their parents\u2062 home and highlighting the\u2063 significance of \u2063Haggai&#8217;s\u2064 death in reinforcing the importance of\u200d rescuing\u2062 all\u2063 hostages.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of the attack,\u2062 Haggai and Weinstein sought \u200drefuge\u2064 in a field. Weinstein managed to contact a member of \u2064the kibbutz, informing them of their injuries \u2013 she had been\u2064 shot in\u2062 the arm, while\u2063 Haggai\u200d suffered a gunshot wound \u200dto the head. Tragically, an ambulance \u2064dispatched to their\u200c location was attacked and unable to reach them. Since then,\u200b the couple had been missing, presumed to \u2063be \u200bheld captive in Gaza, according to the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/12\/22\/news\/hamas-hostage-with-ny-ties-first-american-dead-in-captivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New\u200d York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1703186412954000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2wa_Ye43X_JsIDS19y_dtB\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u200bDAILYWIRE+ \u200dAPP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Although Haggai and Weinstein had been \u200bliving\u200c in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Haggai had\u200c spent the majority of his life in the United States before relocating to \u2062Israel approximately 30 years ago. His\u200b mother hailed from Manhattan, while\u2063 his father \u200dwas\u2062 from Detroit. Haggai leaves behind four children \u2062and seven grandchildren,\u200c his\u2064 memory forever \u200betched in the \u2064hearts\u2062 of \u2062his \u2063loved ones.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the community of Kibbutz Nir Oz come together to support each other after the death of Gadi Haggai?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  -by-hamas-in-gaza-appeal-for-action-o-827611075&#8243; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Haaretz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2064news of Haggai&#8217;s \u2064death has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Kibbutz Nir Oz. The residents, devastated by the loss, are now coming together to\u200d mourn and support one another during this difficult time. Haggai was not only a loved member of \u200dthe community but also a respected figure who contributed significantly to the kibbutz&#8217;s development \u2064over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, \u200dWeinstein&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putins-war-in-ukraine-is-brutal-it-looks-like-the-crimean-war\/\" title=\"Putin\u2019s War in Ukraine Is Brutal \u2013 It Looks Like the Crimean War\">fate remains uncertain<\/a>. As the only witness to the attack, her testimony and any\u2062 information she can provide\u2064 regarding \u200cher captivity and the terrorists responsible are crucial to the ongoing investigation. Her family, along with concerned \u2064authorities, continue to demand her safe and immediate release.<\/p>\n<p>The abduction and murder of Gadi \u200dHaggai serves as a\u200d grim reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region. \u200dIt highlights the urgent need for stronger \u200csecurity measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nato-intervention-in-ukraine-could-spark-nuclear-genocide-heres-how-it-could-happen\/\" title=\"NATO Intervention In Ukraine Could Spark Nuclear Genocide. Here\u2019s How It Could Happen\">protect innocent civilians<\/a> and prevent such tragedies from occurring again.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The International Community Reacts<\/h3>\n<p>The international community has expressed its shock and condemnation\u2062 following\u2064 the news\u200c of Haggai&#8217;s death. Leaders from various \u2063countries, including the United States, have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Haggai\u2062 family and the Israeli people.<\/p>\n<p>The United Nations, through a statement \u2064by its Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of \u200cholding the perpetrators accountable. Guterres also called for the immediate release of \u200cJudi \u2063Weinstein and for all efforts to be made to ensure the safety and well-being of civilians in\u2063 the region.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In response to this tragic event, Israeli security forces have increased \u2062their presence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/danelo-cavalcante-escaped-murderer-on-the-run-in-pennsylvania-after-stealing-rifle-from-garage\/\" title=\"Danelo Cavalcante: Fugitive murderer flees Pennsylvania with stolen rifle.\">conducted extensive searches<\/a> in the Gaza Strip, aiming to \u2063locate\u200c and apprehend those responsible for the attack. The Israeli government has also called for international support in condemning this\u200b act\u2062 of terrorism and bringing the perpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n<p>The kidnapping and murder of Gadi Haggai by Hamas terrorists is a heinous act that must be met with resolute condemnation by the international community.\u2062 The targeting of innocent\u200c civilians undermines the principles of peace and coexistence\u200d that\u200b people\u200c strive for. It is\u200b imperative that \u2062all countries\u2064 unite to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of their citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continues and the community\u2064 mourns\u200d the loss of a beloved member, it is a grim reminder \u200dof the enduring\u2063 threat posed by\u200c terrorism. The memory of \u200cGadi Haggai will live on, not only\u200d in the hearts \u200cof his family and community but also as a testament to the resilience and determination of those affected\u2063 to continue\u2063 their pursuit\u200d of peace and justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Israeli-American man, kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, has been confirmed dead by his community in Israel. Kibbutz Nir Oz, severely affected during the attack, announced his demise on Friday. Gadi, the victim&#8217;s name, was shot and taken captive before tragically losing his life<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":2131837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2131836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2131837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}