Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne z"l
Two hostages killed in Hamas captivity were recovered from a tunnel in Rafah
This week, we delivered tragic news to the Ziyadne family.
Father and son Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne were both taken hostage alive by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. This week, in an intelligence-based special operation, we located and recovered their bodies from an underground tunnel in Rafah and returned them home for burial in Israel.
Youssef Ziyadne (left) and Hamza Ziyadne, may their memory be a blessing.
Youssef Ziyadne was a father of nineteen. Two of his other children, Bilal and Aisha, were also taken hostage on October 7th and released on November 30, 2023, during the first hostage release agreement.
Our hearts are with the entire Ziyadne family.
The IDF will continue to do everything possible to bring home all 98 hostages remaining in Hamas captivity.
May their memories always be for a blessing.
My heart breaks for their family. Continuing to pray for Israel and her precious people. Thank you IDF for your service and commitment to your people.