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Israel recovers the bodies of two hostages in Gaza, one of whom is identified as Elan Weiss, who was killed in the October 7 attacks

Israel recovers the bodies of two hostages in Gaza, one of whom is identified as Elan Weiss, who was killed in the October 7 attacks.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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Israel recovers the bodies of two hostages in Gaza, one of whom is identified as Elan Weiss, who was killed in the October 7 attacks.

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