Recovering slain hostages part of Gideon's Chariots objectives, says Katz

Defense Minister Israel Katz congratulated the successful extraction of two slain hostages from Hamas hands in the Gaza Strip today (Wednesday), saying that doing so is part of the purpose of Operation Gideon's Chariots.

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"In a complex operation by IDF fighters and the Shin Bet, the bodies of Yair Yaakov of blessed memory and another abducted fallen soldier whose name has not yet been cleared for publication were returned home. I share in the deep sorrow of the families and thank the fighters who acted with courage during the operation. The return of the fallen soldiers' bodies during the expansion of the maneuver - was determined as part of the objectives of Operation 'Chariots of Gideon.' We will continue and do everything to bring home all the living and fallen hostages."

(emphasis in original)