The Israeli community of Nir Oz, one of Hamas' targets in the October 7 attacks, confirmed the death of another hostage: Yair Yaakov, 59, who disappeared from the kibbutz after the massacre. According to the announcement, he was killed that same day and his body was taken by terrorists to Gaza.
Until now, Yaakov was thought to be among the living victims of the kidnapping. Three other members of his family, his partner Meirav Tal and his two teenage sons Or, aged 16, and Yagil, aged 12, were also Hamas captives, but were released during last year's truce.
The newest fatal victim of the Palestinian militia worked in a mechanical workshop in Kibbutz Alumim and “was a modest and simple man, who loved his family, the land and music”, according to members of the Nir Oz community. A statement from the Forum for Hostages and Missing Families said: “Yair was a family man with a huge heart, always willing to help everyone. He was energetic and loved to enjoy life.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated, based on its operations, that at least 30 hostages of the 130 kidnapped on the 7th are no longer alive, with some having been killed by Hamas on the day of the massacre and others murdered while in captivity. .
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