An Israeli who went missing during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas-led Palestinian gunmen and was presumed to have been taken hostage has been found dead in the border village where he lived, Israeli media reported on Monday.
Kabul 24: After lengthy forensics, Israel’s military confirmed the identification of the remains of Dolev Yehoud, whose surname has also been spelled Yehud in English. Yehoud, a 35-year-old volunteer medic, was among dozens of residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz killed in the Oct. 7 rampage, in which many homes burned to the ground., 28, Taken Captive by Hamas
Dozens of other residents were taken by Hamas into captivity in the neighboring Hamas-run Gaza Strip. Among those was Yehoud’s sister, Arbel, 28, the family said. Nine days after the attack, Yehoud’s wife gave birth to their fourth child.
Hamas-led Rampage Triggers Israeli Offensive in Gaza
The Hamas-led rampage, in which Israel said about 1,200 people were killed in southern Israeli communities, triggered an Israeli offensive in Gaza to try to eliminate the group. A total of around 250 people, including foreign tourists and laborers as well as Israelis, were taken hostage in southern Israel on Oct 7. Scores were freed under a Gaza truce in late November.
120 Hostages Still Believed to be in Gaza, 39 Declared Dead
Following the Yehoud announcement, the Israeli government said 120 of the Oct 7 hostages were believed to be still in Gaza. Of those, 39 have been declared dead in absentia by Israel, based on witness testimony, forensics and intelligence.
The tragic news of Dolev Yehoud’s death serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the human toll it continues to take. As the search for the remaining hostages continues, it is crucial that both sides work towards a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life and suffering
