The Israeli army spokesman said on Tuesday, “After conducting the necessary tests, it was confirmed that the three soldiers were killed.”
Since the events of October 7, Hamas has detained a number of Israeli soldiers, and has so far refused to release them.
Israeli reports said that Hamas has completely refused to negotiate now on their release, “so that they will be a decisive card in any future negotiations.”
The Israeli army also revealed, a few days ago, that the number of officers and soldiers killed since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip had risen to 345.
On Monday, Israel and Hamas agreed to extend the ceasefire until Wednesday, which means a longer cessation of fighting and the entry of more aid into the Gaza Strip, as well as the exchange of a larger number of hostages and prisoners.
But Israel confirmed that it is still determined to eliminate Hamas and end its 16-year rule of Gaza.
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