India, June 5 -- The bodies of two elderly US-Israeli hostages have been recovered during a "special operation" conducted by Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, and Israeli troops, in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. Judi Weinstein, 70, and Gadi Haggai, 73,were abducted by Hamas during its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. A year ago, they were confirmed to have been killed.

"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," Netanyahuannounced on X.

"The heart grieves for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed," he added, thanking the "fighters and comm...