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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Extraction of hostage Chaim Peri’s body from Gaza also confirmed by Kibbutz Nir Oz
Chaim Peri, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorist on October 7, 2023 and died in captivity. (Courtesy)
Kibbutz Nir Oz issues a new statement saying the body of resident Chaim Peri has also been returned from Gaza, after being “abandoned to his death in captivity” in the Strip.
This is in addition to four other dead hostages whose extraction has been confirmed by local authorities.
The remains of another hostage have also been rescued, although that hostage has not yet been named. The military is due to release details to the public later.
Peri, 80, is mourned as an “entrepreneur, humanist and peace activist” who saved his wife on October 7 before being abducted by terrorists.
