The family of Ravid Katz, who was considered abducted since the events of October 7, was informed today (Tuesday) of his murder. Ravid, 51, is the brother of Doron Katz-Asher who was released last Friday from Hamas captivity.
Ravid Katz from Kibbutz Nir Oz was kidnapped on the morning of October 7 by Hamas terrorists into Gaza. His sister Doron, who was also kidnapped, was released last Friday as part of the first strike. Today, 10 more hostages are expected to be released as part of the fifth round, the families have been informed. Tomorrow, according to the schedule, 10 more will be released.
An educator who worked with at-risk youth.
The Headquarters of the Families of the Kidnapped and Missing Persons reported: We share in the deep sorrow of the Katz family for the murder of Ravid Aryeh Katz who was murdered by the Hamas organization. Ravid Katz, 51 years old, member of Kibbutz Nir Oz. An educator who has worked for years with youth in all its shades, from youth movements to youth-at-risk. A people person and a peaceful person. The hard news came this morning and the family was updated. The family asks the media to respect their privacy during these difficult times.
Last night, the IDF spokesman Hagari said: "Our effort to return the hostages is a major effort, and it was like that in the previous phase of the war as well."
According to him, "Now we are in the midst of an outline whose purpose is the return of captives. I hope that even in the coming days, assuming the mediators close the details, this outline will continue and more hostages will be released. We are gathering more intelligence around the clock and preparing for the next stages of the war."