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Israel declares Gaza City a 'combat zone' and suspends humanitarian aid pauses

The Israeli military recovered Ilan Weiss's remains nearly two years after his death during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack; the bodies of two hostages were retrieved in a joint operation.

  • The IDF recovered the body of Ilan Weiss, 55, and another unidentified hostage from Gaza after 693 days, according to the IDF.
  • Ilan Weiss was murdered and kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 Massacre, as stated by the IDF.
  • Israel announced plans to take control of Gaza City, declaring it a 'dangerous combat zone' and suspending humanitarian pauses, as reported by the Israeli military.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed the need for continued efforts to secure the release of remaining hostages and emphasized that there will be no end to the war until Hamas is disarmed, according to his statement.
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