The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein-Haggai, an American-Israeli couple, held in Gaza since an attack by Hamas. This operation resulted in the return of their remains after a prolonged period of captivity. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the recovery during a press conference and expressed condolences to the families. The operation took place amid ongoing discussions surrounding ceasefire negotiations. The couple, known for their contributions to the community, had been missing for an extended period following the October 7 attack.