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Hostage Sahar Baruch killed during rescue attempt a month ago, IDF says
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Sahar Baruch was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Be'eri. (Courtesy)
The IDF has notified the family of hostage Sahar Baruch that he was killed during a failed attempt to rescue him from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip on December 8.
The military says it is unable to determine the cause of death at this stage, and it is unknown if Baruch was murdered by Hamas or killed by Israeli fire.
Hamas at the time claimed that Baruch was killed by the IDF, publishing footage of his body.
Two IDF soldiers were seriously wounded in the failed hostage rescue attempt, the military said after the incident.