Hey everyone, here's the latest: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of Ilan Weiss, a 55-year-old hostage taken from the village of Be'eri near the Gaza Strip border. His wife and daughter were freed alive after 50 days under a ceasefire-hostage deal, but Ilan was confirmed killed on day one. 💔
The Southern Command led the operation, teaming up with the IDF Intelligence Directorate, Shin Bet, the Hostages and Missing Persons HQ, and other special forces. They also retrieved remains linked to another hostage (name not yet released).
According to Israeli authorities, nearly 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with around 20 believed to be alive. Daily pauses for humanitarian aid drops have been suspended, and ground convoys to northern Gaza are set to be cut back. 🚚✈️
Kan TV News says Israel aims to take control of Gaza City before the Jewish New Year on September 23, and may soon tell residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades warn this push will come at a high price for Israeli forces. ⚔️
With "preliminary operations" already underway around Gaza City's outskirts, tensions are peaking. Stay tuned as the situation evolves. 🔥
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Israel recovers hostages' remains as Gaza offensive continues
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