Two bodies of Israeli American hostages from the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023, were recovered.

The remains of Judith Weinstein and Gad Haggai were returned to Israel on Thursday morning by the Israeli army, according to the Associated Press. Weinstein, 70, and Haggai, 72, have Israeli and U.S. citizenship. Weinstein also had Canadian citizenship.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced their bodies were recovered in a special mission conducted by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency.

“Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families,” Netanyahu said in a statement. “Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed.”

The married couple were killed while taking

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