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Israel recovers bodies of three hostages from Gaza

ISRAEL, JUN 21 – The Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet recovered the bodies of three hostages killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack, enabling Jewish burial after nearly 20 months, officials said.

  • Israeli forces have recovered the remains of three hostages from Gaza, identified as Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson.
  • All three hostages were killed during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which started the ongoing war.
  • Kobi Samerano stated that his son's remains were returned on his 23rd birthday.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that Israel continues efforts to bring home the remaining hostages while engaged in conflict with Iran.
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Haaretz broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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