Israeli military confirms two more captives dead in Gaza
Al Jazeera
The two were killed months ago, possibly as a result of Israeli military attacks on Khan Younis.
The Israeli military has confirmed that two more captives held in Gaza died months ago, adding that the possibility that they were killed by Israeli fire in southern Khan Younis is being investigated.
Alex Dancyg, 75, and Yagev Buchstav, 35, who were taken by Hamas fighters during the October 7 attacks on Israel from their homes near the Gaza fence, were declared dead on Monday after a review by Israeli authorities including health experts.
They are believed to have died several months ago, the military said, but did not comment on previous claims by Hamas, or provide details about the manner of their deaths. Their bodies have not been recovered.
Hamas had announced the death of the two captives in March, saying Buchstav died due to lack of food and medicine, and Dancyg was killed by Israeli military attacks.
Buchshtav’s wife, Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, was taken to the Gaza Strip with him by Palestinian fighters. She was one of the people released on November 28 as part of an exchange agreement with Hamas.
