IDF Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages in Operation in Khan Yunis
The bodies of hostages Maya Goren, Master Sergeant (Res.) Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, and Sergeant Kiril Brodski have been recovered from Hamas captivity in Gaza, the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said in a joint statement on Thursday morning, July 25.
The bodies were recovered from Khan Yunis during an IDF operation led by ISA field analysts and coordinators, the statement said.
According to reliable intelligence obtained, it was determined that Maya Goren was murdered, and Master Sergeant (Res.) Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, and Sergeant Kiril Brodski fell in combat during the brutal October 7th attack, and their bodies were subsequently abducted to the Gaza Strip.
On Thursday morning, the IDF added: âIt has been cleared for publication that during the joint IDF and ISA operation, the body of the fallen soldier held captive, Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, who fell in combat during the brutal October 7th attacks and whose body was abducted to the Gaza Strip, was also rescued.â
The IDF and ISA will continue to operate to âbring the hostages home.â The rescue was conducted on Wednesday by ISA and IDF soldiers from the Commando Brigade, âYahalomâ Unit, and Egoz Unit with the direction of the 98th Division. (INN / VFI News)Â
âLord, we pray for the families of the deceased and we ask that You bring them comfort and peace which transcends all understanding. We send our heartfelt condolences to them and we hope that they cherish their memories in the years to come. We thank You for all Your provisions and for allowing us to receive the bodies of the hostages who perished. We pray in Yeshuaâs name for all the hostages who remain captive that they are either released or rescued very soon.
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