2024-08-20 07:16:00
The Israeli military confirmed that they were The bodies of the six hostages were recovered in the Gaza Stripalso recognize the sixth. This is Alexander Dancyg, whose death was confirmed last month by the Israeli Defense Forces. An Israeli of Polish origin, born in Warsaw in 1948 to Holocaust survivors, Dancyg is a historian, associate of the Yad Vashem Institute, farmer and active supporter of Polish-Jewish dialogue. Kidnapped by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz, Dancyg had heart surgery several years ago and needs medication.
In Poland he received the Silver Cross of Merit from the then Polish President Lech Kaczynski. After his arrest, several murals with the hashtag “StandWithAlex” were painted in Warsaw.
His ex-wife and grandchildren were still on the kibbutz during the Oct. 7 massacre, but he managed to survive in a safe room where they took refuge, their son Ben told Channel 12 News.
Them Other known critics include Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtab, Yoram Metzger, Haim Peri and Avraham MunderThe Jerusalem Post reports.
Kibbutz Nirim, where Nadav Popplewell and Yagev Buchshtab live, confirmed that they returned to Israel. The Nir Oz kibbutz, from where they were kidnapped on October 7, confirmed that Haim Peri and Yoram Metzger were recovered in Gaza during the military operation. Both are 80 years old. Peri is remembered as an “entrepreneur, humanitarian and peace activist” who saved his wife on October 7 before she was kidnapped, writes the Times of Israel. Metzger, who had worked at a paint shop and later at an auto repair shop, was kidnapped along with his wife Tami who was released by bond in November.
Also the The Nir Oz kibbutz announced that Avraham Munder, 79, died in captivity in Gazawhile his nephew Eyal Mor told broadcaster Kan that his uncle’s body was recovered in a tunnel in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. “According to initial assessments, the death occurred in March,” said Mor, adding that the family has not disclosed the cause of death as authorities are awaiting the pathology report.
Avraham Munder Roy’s son was killed on October 7 and he was kidnapped along with his wife Ruti, daughter Keren and his only grandson Ohad. All three were released after a plea deal in November.
Rain of Hezbollah rockets on the Galilee and Golan
Meanwhile, a total of 55 rockets have been launched in the past few hours from Lebanon against the Upper Galilee and the Golan. This was announced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), according to which some rockets were intercepted, while the rest fell in open areas, without causing harm. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the launch, saying it attacked two military bases in response to an Israeli attack yesterday. The IDF also reported hitting a rocket launcher after the Hezbollah attack.
Biden: “Hamas is pulling back”
Hamas is “backing out” of the agreement with Israel on releases and intercepted releases, he said Joe Bidenleaving the Democratic Convention in Chicago. “It’s still in the game, but you can’t predict… I haven’t talked to my team in six hours,” the American president said, adding: “Israel says it can find a solution… Hamas is pushing back . . .
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