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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tia Goldenberg

Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Zaydani and his son Hamzah were recovered in an operation, without disclosing further details.

The men were taken captive during Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

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