Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) found the body of another hostage in Gaza on Tuesday. The body was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area and brought back to Israel, the army said on Wednesday.
The hostage is said to have been the father of 19 children and was taken by Hamas from the Kibbutz Holit on October 7, 2023, it was reported. As part of the operation, a clue to the whereabouts of his son, who was also taken on October 7, was found, the army said.