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New footage shows six Israeli captives held in Gaza tunnel prior to deaths

New footage shows six Israeli captives held in Gaza tunnel prior to deaths

Summary

New footage shows six Israeli captives in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza, marking Hanukkah eight months before they were killed. The Israeli military found this footage during operations in Gaza. The captives were discovered to have been killed in August 2024 and were later returned to Israel.

Key Facts

  • Six Israeli captives were filmed lighting Hanukkah candles in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza.
  • The video was filmed by Hamas for propaganda but was only recently released by the Israeli military.
  • These captives were killed in August 2024 and their bodies were found in Gaza.
  • The captives were killed in Rafah’s Tal as-Sultan area and their bodies were returned home.
  • One captive, Goldberg-Polin, was shown injured, having lost part of his arm.
  • The captives' families released a statement highlighting their loved ones' humanity and strength.
  • The return of captives played a role in a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
  • Exchanges occurred where Israeli captives and many Palestinian detainees were returned.
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