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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Netanyahu speaks to parents of Itay Chen after his body returned from Gaza
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke last night with the family of fallen Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, after his remains were returned to Israel last night from Gaza, his office says.
Chen’s parents, Ruby and Hagit, asked Netanyahu to continue working to bring home the seven slain hostages whose bodies are still being held by Hamas.
Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the family and promised he would continue working to bring everyone else home, his office says.
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