Herzog eulogizes slain hostage Ilan Weiss as man of ‘courage and noble spirit’ after body recovered from Gaza

President Isaac Herzog sends his “heartfelt condolences and support” to the family of slain hostage Ilan Weiss after his body was recovered from Gaza.

“692 days after he was brutally kidnapped with his wife Shiri and their daughter Noga, Ilan’s body was recovered in a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation. A moment of deep sorrow, but also of closure,” says Herzog.

Weiss was killed while defending Kibbutz Be’eri against invading Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken to Gaza.

“Ilan showed courage and noble spirit when he fought the terrorists on that dark day. In his death, he gave life. And ever since, his family has shown extraordinary strength in their struggle for his return,” says Herzog.

The president calls for the world to “show moral clarify, apply pressure, and act for the immediate release of all the hostages.”

“We will not rest until every one of them is brought home, the living to the loving embrace of their families, and the fallen to be laid to rest in dignity. Every last one.”