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Israel identifies second hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza last week

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Posted on June 15, 2025

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(Reuters) -The Israeli military on Sunday identified the second of two hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza last week as Aviv Atzili, who was taken captive during Hamas' attack on Israel on

Israel identifies second hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza last week

(Reuters) -The Israeli military on Sunday identified the second of two hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza last week as Aviv Atzili, who was taken captive during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Last Wednesday, the military said it had recovered two bodies of hostages and identified one of them as Yair Yaakov.

(Reporting by Hatem MaherEditing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • Israel recovered two hostage bodies from Gaza.
  • The second hostage identified is Aviv Atzili.
  • First identified hostage was Yair Yaakov.
  • Hostages were taken during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.
  • Israeli military continues operations in Gaza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the second hostage identified by the Israeli military?
The second hostage identified is Aviv Atzili, who was taken captive during Hamas' attack on Israel.
What did the Israeli military announce last Wednesday?
Last Wednesday, the military announced that it had recovered two bodies of hostages, identifying one as Yair Yaakov.
What event led to the hostage situation in Israel?
The hostages were taken during Hamas' attack on Israel.

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