As of October 26, Israel identified 808 civilians who were victims of Hamas attacks on October 7.
"The Times of Israel" writes about it.
According to the police, 84% of the dead civilians were identified. Many victims are difficult to identify because their bodies are badly burned or mutilated. Relatives have already buried 701 victims.
Family and friends are burying three members of the Sharabi family in southern Israel.
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In addition to civilians, more than 300 members of the Security Forces were killed in terrorist attacks.
In addition, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) states that Hamas militants are currently holding 224 hostages in the Gaza Strip.
According to CNN sources, negotiations on the release of the hostages are progressing with difficulty. The United States, Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Hamas participate in them.
- The Israeli side claims almost 1 500 dead citizens, Hamas — about 7 000 dead Palestinians. 21 citizens of Ukraine also died in Israel. Three people were killed in the Gaza Strip.
- So far, four people have been freed from Hamas captivity: Yoheved Lifshitz, Nurita Cooper and two American-Israeli women, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan.