Israel Defense Forces troops located the bodies of hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne during military operations in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Wednesday evening.

In a statement shared by the Defense Ministry, Katz expressed his “deep condolences to the Ziyadne family upon the discovery of the bodies of Youssef and Hamza, who were kidnapped by Hamas murderers on Oct. 7 and were rescued in a heroic operation by our heroic soldiers.

Youssef Ziyadne, 53, and his son Hamza, 22, were abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre.{ai:summary}<p>The Israel Defense Forces have found the bodies of hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne during operations in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz extended condolences to the Ziyadne family, acknowledging the hostages were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. </p><p>#military</p>

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages from Gaza

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