Israel has recovered the bodies of a couple with US citizenship who were murdered on Oct 7 and taken into Gaza.

The remains of Judith Weinstein Haggai, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, were recovered in an operation conducted overnight by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet internal security agency in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis.

Their bodies have been brought back to Israel for forensic identification.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said: “Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families. Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed.

“I would like to thank, and express appreciation to, the fighters and commanders for this determined and successful operation. We wil

See Full Page