Israel has confirmed the deaths of six more hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th after their bodies were found in a Gaza tunnel. The Israeli military located and recovered the bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino in Rafah. The IDF expressed condolences to the families and is working to bring back the remaining hostages.
Among the deceased hostages was Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American. US President Joe Biden confirmed his death and expressed devastation and outrage over the killings. The family of Goldberg-Polin issued a statement confirming his death and asked for privacy.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a high number of casualties, with over 40,691 Palestinians killed and 94,060 injured since October 7th. Clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian fighters continued in the West Bank, specifically in Jenin. Biden remains optimistic about reaching a ceasefire, stating that progress is being made in negotiations.
The deaths of the hostages have sparked international outrage, with world leaders condemning Hamas for the killings. The families of the victims have received an outpouring of support and are calling for justice for those responsible. Israel is committed to bringing all hostages home safely and putting an end to the ongoing conflict.
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