IDF Recovers Three Hostage Bodies From Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  June 23, 2025

The IDF announced on Sunday that three hostage bodies were recovered from Gaza, reports The Jerusalem Post:

The IDF recovered the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Sunday: Yonatan Samerano, Shay Levinson, and Ofra Keidar, who were confirmed dead by the military and held in Hamas captivity since the October 7 massacre…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences and thanked the commanders and soldiers who took part in the operation in an official statement.

“Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I send our heartfelt condolences to the dear families and share in their profound sorrow,” he said.

“I thank our commanders and soldiers for a successful operation, for their determination, and their courage,” Netanyahu added.