Israel’s defence ministry has reported that targeted raids into Gaza have seen the military recover the remains of “a number of hostages”.
IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari declared that the families of the Israelis have been notified, he added that items found at the scene could also allow the Israeli army to locate other captured citizens.
The hostages have been held in Gaza since attacks launched by Palestinian groups a week ago – last Saturday.
Hagari reported that the raids into Gaza “destroyed terrorist infrastructure and squads, including a Hamas unit that fired anti-tank missiles toward Israel.”
Today is also of huge significance to Israeli citizens living north of Gaza City as the IDF has opened corridors for people to flee south. The IDF has given them a six hour deadline to pass safely to avoid grave danger.
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