IDF operation in Rafah to recover hostage body

IDF CONFIRMS: "We recovered the body of Youssef Al-Ziadna", adds major concerns for his son's condition 

Body of Hostage Yosef Al-Ziadna Recovered from Gaza; Concerns Grow for Son Hamza's Fate. The IDF have responded regarding the operation that led to the recovery of Yosef Al-Ziadna’s remains from a tunnel complex in Rafah. Military sources confirmed that, although IDF forces had previously operated in the area, recent intelligence prompted them to return and specifically search for the bodies of the Al-Ziadna family.

IDF Spokeman Daniel Hagari (Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)

During the operation, in addition to recovering Yosef's remains, IDF forces also discovered the bodies of two to three terrorists who are believed to have been holding the Al-Ziadnas captive. The search of the tunnel complex also uncovered valuable intelligence materials. While the IDF has confirmed that Yosef's death occurred some time ago, the exact cause remains undetermined. Military operations continue in the region as forces continue their search for further evidence. The search for his son, Hamza, remains ongoing, with grave concerns for his life

IDF Spokesperson's response:

The IDF and Shin Bet located and returned the body of the abductee Youssef Al-Ziadna. The IDF and Shin Bet located and returned yesterday (Tuesday) from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the body of Youssef Al-Ziadna, may he rest in peace, to Israeli territory. Youssef, may he rest in peace, was abducted on October 7 and killed in captivity. Additionally, as part of the rescue operation, findings related to Youssef's son, Hamza Al-Ziadna, who was also abducted on October 7 and raises serious concerns for his life, were discovered. After an identification process conducted by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Israel Police; the Hostage Efforts team in the Human Resources Division, which is responsible for accompanying the families of the abductees, delivered the message to the family. The IDF and Shin Bet share in the family's sorrow during this difficult time. The IDF and security forces are making every effort to return all the abductees as quickly as possible.

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