Youssef Ziyadne’s body found in tunnel; military working to determine fate of Hamza Ziyadne

By Emanuel Fabian

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8 January 2025, 5:56 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Hamza Ziyadne (left) and his father Youssef Ziyadne (Courtesy)

The body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne was found in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel has learned.

In the same tunnel, the military located findings that raised heavy concerns for the life of his son, Hamza Ziyadne, who was abducted alongside him.

Youssef’s body and the other findings were brought to Abu Kabir Forensic Institute for identification. The IDF is continuing to operate in the area where the body was to locate additional findings.

Members of the Ziyadne family told the media that they were informed that Youssef and Hamza’s bodies were found and recovered, but the IDF has not officially confirmed that news.