Body of Canadian killed in Hamas attack recovered, Israel PM says [Video]

Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack that ignited the conflict in the Gaza Strip, including one Canadian citizen.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency.

“Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families. Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed,” he said in a media statement.

Kibbutz Nir Oz, a small community near the Gaza border, announced in December 2023 the deaths of Weinstein, 70, and Haggai, 72, both of whom had Israeli and U.S. citizenship. Weinstein was also a Canadian citizen.

Iddo Moed, Israel’s ambassador to Canada, said in a social media statement that this is a “painful moment that brings closure to the family.”

“We will not rest …