Individuals were kidnapped while trying to escape a trance music festival in southern Israel on October 7
The Israel Defense Forces announced this Friday (May 17, 2024) the recovery of the bodies of 3 hostages killed by Hamas. Amit Buskila, Shani Louk and Yitzhak Gelernter were kidnapped by the Palestinian group while trying to escape from a trance music festival in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
According to IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari, the recovery was carried out during a night operation carried out in Gaza on Thursday (May 17). Specific details of the recovery operation, including the exact location of where the bodies were found, have not been released.
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Speaking to journalists, Hagari said that the hostages, after leaving the music festival, went to Mefalsim, a kibbutz close to where the event was being held. There, they were captured by Hamas fighters and “brutally murdered”. Afterwards, the bodies were taken to Gaza.
In statementthe Israel Defense Forces reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens and seeking justice for the victims of the attack.
“We will do do everything in our power to find our hostages and bring them home. We won’t unmarry until we do.”, declared.
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