The bodies of three hostages have been identified in Israel: what is known about the deceased.

Identification of the bodies of soldiers

All three bodies returned by HAMAS have been identified as soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces who died in captivity of terrorists.

Colonel Asaf Hamami, 40 years old, Captain Omer Neitra, 21 years old, and Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, 19 years old, have now been returned to Israel, where their families can say goodbye.

Hamami was the commander of the southern sector of the division in Gaza.The return of the bodies of the fallen soldiers is of great significance for their families and society. In such difficult moments, when families get the chance to say goodbye to their loved ones, the strength and resilience of the community, which continues to live amid the conflict, reveals itself. This event also underscores the complexity and tragedy of the ongoing military actions in the region.