Israeli security forces announced the recovery of the bodies of two elderly dual citizens, bringing closure to a section of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israeli Forces Recover Bodies of Hostages from October Attacks
Israeli Forces Recover Bodies of Hostages from October Attacks
The remains of two Israeli Americans killed in the October 2023 conflict with Hamas have been retrieved by Israeli forces.
On June 5, 2025, the Israeli military confirmed that the remains of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai, both in their 70s, were retrieved from the southern Gaza Strip, marking a somber milestone in the aftermath of the Hamas-led October 2023 attack.
The operation, conducted by Israeli military officials, targeted a sector of the Gaza Strip known for its association with militant activities. According to the Israeli military statement, the Haggais were among the last remaining unidentified victims, with only two other dual Israeli American citizens' bodies still unaccounted for prior to this recovery.
As the conflict continues to unfold, the retrieval of these remains serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost involved. The Haggais, described as a couple deeply integrated into their local communities, had their lives tragically cut short amidst the hostilities that erupted nearly two years earlier.
Adam Rasgon, a distinguished correspondent based in Jerusalem, has been closely covering the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations during this turbulent period. The recovery brings a measure of resolution to the affected families while highlighting the pressing need for ongoing cease-fire discussions and humanitarian support in the region as the fallout from the conflict persists.
The operation, conducted by Israeli military officials, targeted a sector of the Gaza Strip known for its association with militant activities. According to the Israeli military statement, the Haggais were among the last remaining unidentified victims, with only two other dual Israeli American citizens' bodies still unaccounted for prior to this recovery.
As the conflict continues to unfold, the retrieval of these remains serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost involved. The Haggais, described as a couple deeply integrated into their local communities, had their lives tragically cut short amidst the hostilities that erupted nearly two years earlier.
Adam Rasgon, a distinguished correspondent based in Jerusalem, has been closely covering the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations during this turbulent period. The recovery brings a measure of resolution to the affected families while highlighting the pressing need for ongoing cease-fire discussions and humanitarian support in the region as the fallout from the conflict persists.
