Recovery of Hostage Bodies Sparks Renewed Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages killed in a Gaza tunnel just before Israeli troops arrived. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The deaths have ignited further protests from Israelis and criticism from Hamas. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis.

The Israeli military has recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in southern Gaza, where they were reportedly killed shortly before Israeli forces arrived, the military announced on Sunday.

The recovery of the bodies, identified as Carmel Gat, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino, was disclosed amid a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza and heightened violence in the West Bank, according to military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under intense pressure to secure a ceasefire, stated that Israel would not rest until those responsible were captured.

The deaths of these hostages have led to increased protests calling for a hostage release deal. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed devastation over the incident and emphasized continued efforts to secure a ceasefire. The conflict has caused a significant humanitarian crisis and escalated tensions across the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)