Heartbreaking Moment as Israeli Defense Forces Make Fresh Announcement

It was another hard moment in Israel following the heartbreaking discovery of the body one of the captives, Elad Katzir murdered in cold-blood by terrorists.

Israeli Defense Forces disclosed the recovery of Elad Katzir who was among the people kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

The announcement of the development has triggered deeper bitterness and sorrow to the family and friends of Israel. Meanwhile, one of the Israeli commentator said: “. May his memory inspire strength and unity.”

Details of the IDF and ISA announcement:

“The body of the abductee Elad Katzir, who according to intelligence was murdered in captivity by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, was rescued overnight from Khan Yunis and returned to Israeli territory. His body was located based on precise IDF and ISA intelligence, and an accurate identification of IDF ground troops.

“Following an identification procedure carried out overnight by medical officials at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, IDF and ISA representatives informed Elad Katzir’s family that his body had been rescued. The IDF and ISA express their deepest condolences to the family.

“During the October 7th massacre, Elad Katzir was abducted by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His mother, Hanna, was also abducted by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization and released on November 24 as part of the agreement for the release of abductees, and his father, Avraham, was murdered in the kibbutz.

“Our mission is to locate and return the abductees home. The IDF and the ISA are working in full coordination with the relevant national and security bodies and will continue until the task is complete.”