Tragic Homecoming: Hostages' Remains Returned from Gaza

The Israeli military has recovered the remains of three hostages from the Gaza Strip. These individuals were identified as Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson. Yonatan Samerano's remains were returned on his 23rd birthday, following his killing during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Telaviv | Updated: 22-06-2025 14:23 IST | Created: 22-06-2025 14:23 IST
Tragic Homecoming: Hostages' Remains Returned from Gaza
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The Israeli military announced the recovery of remains of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, marking a somber event amidst ongoing tensions.

Identified as Yonatan Samerano, 21; Ofra Keidar, 70; and Shay Levinson, 19, their bodies bring closure to families engulfed in grief.

Yonatan's father, Kobi Samerano, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing his son was killed during the October 7 Hamas attack, and his remains returned on what would have been his 23rd birthday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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