Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages from the Gaza Strip

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: AP

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday meanwhile killed at least 13 people, including three local journalists who were in the courtyard of a hospital, according to health officials in the territory. The military said it targeted a militant in that strike.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation 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. Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed,” he said in a statement.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-hostages-06-05-2025-017ad072824c251a570852a8a2ca374b

[cabotnn22]

1. They were peace activists too

They advocated for the rights of Gazans. I believe Gad Haggai actually picked up sick Gazan children and took them to hospitals in Israel.

[Richard D]

2. It is so interesting . . .

. . . that the AP could not leave it as a memorial to two beautiful and amazing peace activists, but had to add, in the second paragraph:

"Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday meanwhile killed at least 13 people, including three local journalists who were in the courtyard of a hospital, according to health officials in the territory. The military said it targeted a militant in that strike."

Which had exactly nothing to do with the story.

[maxsolomon]

3. They'll do a "Gaza Digest" version.

A summary of news from the conflict. I wouldn't read anything into it.

There may not be much more to report about the recovered hostages initially.