Hostages' Bodies Recovered in Gaza: Netanyahu Welcomes Return

Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Hostages in Gaza Strip Gaza Strip, Palestine – In a significant development, the Israeli military has recovered the bodies of two Israeli citizens, Judi Weinstein Haggai (70) and her husband Gadi Haggai (72), who were held hostage in the Gaza Strip since October 7th. The recovery operation took place overnight, and the bodies have been returned to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement expressing relief at the recovery. "We welcome the closure and their return to a proper burial at home, in Israel." he said. The couple's deaths were previously announced in December 2023. The event marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict and the recovery of the bodies offers a degree of closure for the families and the nation. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the recovery operation are expected to be released in due course.