Yair Yaakov was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The other hostage will be named later, the Israeli military said.

The bodies of two deceased hostages were recovered from southern Gaza in a military operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet security agency announced Wednesday evening. Yair Yaakov was killed during by Islamic Jihad militants during the Hamas-led terror attack on October 7,

The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of two hostages' bodies from Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies. Over 50 hostages are still believed to be held captive. This article explores the tragic aftermath of the October 7 attack and the current hostage situation.