Israeli authorities have introduced the dying 73-year-old Gadi Haggai whereas in Hamas captivity, an Israeli-American twin nationwide who had been kidnapped Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.
The kibbutz made the announcement Friday however with out specifying the way it got here by the data. Israel’s Lacking Individuals Households Discussion board additionally issued assertion whereas saying his physique remains to be being held within the Gaza Strip. “Gadi was a person stuffed with humor who knew the right way to make these round him giggle. A musician at coronary heart, a gifted flautist, he performed within the IDF Orchestra and was concerned with music his complete life,” the assertion mentioned.
The assertion reviewed that on Oct. 7 he had been on a stroll along with his spouse when he was shot and “critically injured”. His spouse had additionally been taken captive, and he or she stays in Gaza, and is believed to be alive.
A paramedic responding to the Oct. 7 assault on the kibbutz was the final to see the pair. Gadi’s youngster, Iris Weinstein Haggai, referenced the paramedic’s account as follows: “She mentioned they had been shot by terrorists on a bike and that my dad was wounded actually unhealthy.”
The assertion additionally indicated that “Judi managed to inform mates that that they had been shot and that Gadi was critically injured – it was the final contact with them.”
There are nonetheless some 130 captives in complete being held in Gaza, although some may be feared lifeless – and of the remaining complete six are Americans and one is a US Inexperienced Card holder. The prior seven-day truce noticed over 100 captives freed, together with some People.
Final week, President Biden hosted members of the family of American kidnap victims on the White Home, and he vowed to work tirelessly to safe their freedom.
Within the opening weeks of the Gaza Battle, the Pentagon confirmed it had dispatched a crew of particular forces to advise and help the Israeli army in regards to the hostages.
Alarmingly, Israeli officers confirmed not too long ago the army has begun flooding Gaza’s tunnel system, hoping to flush out the Hamas militants who cover there. Critics of the high-risk plan warn this might kill any hostages doubtlessly being held underground as nicely. Additionally, the White Home at this significant second has little to say, and does not seem like providing a lot in the way in which of a plan or options, together with on the extent of a brand new hostage deal…
Reporter: “Are we anticipating a hostage deal [in Gaza] any time quickly?”
Biden: “Sure.”
Reporter: “Oh, actually? Okay.”
Biden: “Wait. The place?”
pic.twitter.com/HQa6yk1gHe— Greg Worth (@greg_price11) December 20, 2023
At the moment, it is unlikely that Israeli or US intelligence has any concept the place the remaining People are being stored contained in the Gaza Strip, now a full besieged army zone. Little may be accomplished, apart from initiating a second short-term truce and hostage swap. Efforts to realize this have to this point failed, after Israel proposed a plan days in the past that envisioned the discharge of 40 from Hamas captivity.
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