Israeli Hostage Idan Shtivi Confirmed Dead

Idan Shtivi, a 28-year-old Israeli hostage from the Nova music festival, was confirmed killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, with his body still held in Gaza. The announcement came on the attack's first anniversary, based on new intelligence corroborated by a panel of experts from the Health Ministry and other authorities. Shtivi was among 251 people abducted, with 34 hostages declared dead, as per the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Known for his love of nature and photography, Shtivi had volunteered at the festival to document the event. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum and IDF's confirmation of his death highlight the ongoing challenges and tragic losses from the conflict. The IDF continues efforts to gather more information on the remaining hostages in Gaza, with 101 individuals still believed held captive.