Agudath Israel is devastated beyond words by the heart-wrenching news that Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages cruelly held by Hamas terrorists in a tunnel beneath the city of Rafah. The hostages were reportedly murdered shortly before the arrival of the Israeli forces.
The hostages have been identified as: Master Sgt. Ori Danilo, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lebanon, Hersh Polin-Goldberg, Almog Sarusi, and Eden Yerushalmi. Hashem yinkom domom.
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of these hostages whose lives were tragically cut short in such brutal fashion.
As we grapple with these losses, we continue to fervently pray for the immediate release of those still held captive, and for Divine protection of all who live in Eretz Yisroel under the threat of terror and war.