Father of KIA soldier says Israel should withhold Jerusalem terrorist’s body

Simcha Goldin, whose son’s body is being held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza, urges Israel not to release the remains of the Jerusalem terrorist for burial.

Goldin tells Israel Radio that the attacker, 39, whose name is under a court-imposed gag order, is a Hamas member and therefore Israel should withhold his body so long as the remains of Israeli soldiers remain in the custody of the Gaza-based terror group.

IDF soldier Hadar Goldin was killed in Gaza on August 1, 2014. His body, along with that of IDF soldier Oron Shaul, are being held in the coastal enclave.

Simcha Goldin speaking at the funeral of his son Hadar at the Kfar Saba cemetery Sunday August 3, 2014. His wife Leah is at his side. (Screen capture: Ynet)
Simcha Goldin speaking at the funeral of his son Hadar at the Kfar Saba cemetery Sunday August 3, 2014. His wife Leah is at his side. (Screen capture: Ynet)

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