Israeli Hostage Found Dead After Hamas Attack

Dolev Yehud, an Israeli previously thought to be captured by Hamas during the Oct 7 attack, has been found dead in his border village. Forensic analysis confirmed his identity. Yehud was killed in the Kibbutz Nir Oz rampage, where many lives were lost or residents were kidnapped.

An Israeli who went missing during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas-led Palestinian gunmen, and was presumed to be among hostages taken to the Gaza Strip, has been located dead in the border village where he had lived, Israeli media said on Monday.

Israel's military confirmed the identification of Dolev Yehud's remains, saying this required lengthy forensics. It said he was killed by Hamas during the rampage in Kibbutz Nir Oz, many of whose residents died, including in torched homes, or were abducted. (Writing by Dan Williams)