Key Facts
• October 7, 2023: Two American-Israeli hostages were abducted by Hamas.
• The bodies of Judy Weinstein Haggai (70) and Gadi Haggai (72) were recovered.
• They were killed near their home in Nir Oz Kibbutz during a Hamas attack.
• Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the recovery during a southern Gaza operation.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed condolences and vowed to rescue all hostages.
• The bodies were returned to Israel overnight and will be buried soon.
• The couple had four children and seven grandchildren.
• Gadi was a chef, musician, and advocate for veganism and sports.
• Judy was a poet, entrepreneur, and peace advocate.
Summary
The bodies of two American-Israeli hostages, Judy Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai, abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, were recovered during a military operation in southern Gaza. The couple was killed near their home in Nir Oz Kibbutz during a Hamas attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended condolences to the family and pledged to rescue all remaining hostages. The bodies were returned to Israel overnight for burial. The couple, remembered for their contributions to music, veganism, poetry, and peace advocacy, leave behind four children and seven grandchildren.
