Shlomo Mansour's Body Held by Hamas in Gaza

Shlomo Mansour, an 86-year-old Israeli man, was confirmed dead after being abducted by Hamas militants during an attack on October 7, 2023. His body remains held in Gaza, as confirmed by Israeli officials and a committee of health experts. Mansour, originally from Baghdad and a survivor of the 1941 Farhud pogrom, was a founder of Kibbutz Kissufim where he was abducted. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended condolences, emphasizing the commitment to return all hostages, both living and deceased. The kibbutz, deeply mourning his loss, called on the government and world leaders to ensure the return of all hostages. This announcement comes amid strained negotiations for hostage releases between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing disputes about the terms of a ceasefire deal.