The IDF's chief military spokesperson says the hostages' bodies were recovered in an overnight operation. Meanwhile, the UN's top court will hear from Israel today as it responds to charges of genocide over its actions in Gaza brought by South Africa.
The recovery of the bodies of three hostages from Gaza is a 'painful reminder' of those who are still in captivity, says a member of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.Professor Hagai Levine said over the last day, rumours circulating about which bodies had been returned to Israel were 'very painful for the families' of all the captives.It was important to bring home the bodies of hostages to give their families closure, he said.'We do not lose hope.
'As long as we promote a solution to release the hostages, it will also help to prevent further bloodshed in Gaza.'Turning to the approach the Israeli government has taken, Mr Levine said the government 'is not representing well the desires of the public'.'There is a majority in Israel that believe that we should now promote regional agreements and together with the moderate countries, not the extremists, we should kick out Hamas...
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