Latest Hostage Remains Returned from Gaza Identified
The remains of Lior Rudaeff, 61, have been identified as the latest to be returned from Gaza. He was an Israeli man who died during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, while defending his community.
Background of Lior Rudaeff
Born in Argentina, Lior moved to Israel as a child and lived in Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, a farming community in southern Israel. He volunteered as an ambulance driver for over 40 years and was part of the kibbutz's emergency response team.
Events During the Attack
On October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters attacked Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, and Mr. Rudaeff died defending the community. His body was taken to Gaza and returned to Israel on Friday under the ceasefire agreement.
Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Returns
- Hamas must hand over the bodies of five remaining hostages to Israel as part of the ceasefire effective from October 10.
- So far, Hamas has returned 23 hostages.
- Israel has reciprocated by returning 15 bodies of Palestinians for each Israeli hostage.
- Hospital officials in Gaza, which is run by Hamas, confirmed receiving 15 bodies on Saturday.
"Lior Rudaeff, 61, was born in Argentina but moved to Israel as a child... He was a member of the community's emergency response team and died defending the kibbutz when Hamas fighters attacked on 7 October 2023."
The return of Lior Rudaeff's remains highlights the ongoing process of exchanging bodies and hostages under the current ceasefire terms.
Author's summary: Lior Rudaeff, an Israeli volunteer who died defending his community, is the latest hostage remains returned from Gaza as part of a ceasefire exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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