Hamas returns the body of Itay Chen, the last U.S. hostage held in Gaza
Summary
Hamas returned the body of U.S.-Israeli hostage Itay Chen to Israel. Itay Chen was the last U.S. hostage in Gaza, and his return marked the end of a significant U.S. hostage situation.Key Facts
- Hamas returned Itay Chen's body to Israel.
- Chen was the last U.S. hostage held in Gaza.
- This was the most serious U.S. hostage crisis since the 1979 Tehran embassy takeover.
- Itay Chen was one of 12 Americans taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.
- He served as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces at the Nahal Oz base.
- The IDF announced Chen was killed on October 7 during the Hamas attack.
- Hamas took his body to Gaza after the attack.
- Chen's parents worked to rally U.S. congressional support for hostage release efforts.
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