Israel announced on Sunday that it had recovered the remains of three hostages from the Gaza Strip and returned their bodies to Israel for burial.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified the individuals as Yonatan Samerano, Shay Levinson, and Ofra Keidar, saying they were “murdered and taken hostage” by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack and abducted into Gaza.
Bodies of 3 Deceased Hostages Recovered
The bodies of SSGT Shay Levinson, Yonatan Samerano and Ofra Keidar, who were held hostage for 625 days in Gaza, have been recovered in a joint IDF and ISA military operation.
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May their memories be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/8FUo9XJwXo
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 22, 2025
“Together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I convey our heartfelt condolences to the dear families, and share in their deep sorrow,” Netanyahu
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