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09-11-2025
The Israeli military has confirmed that the body returned from Gaza is that of Lior Rudaeff, an Israeli-Argentinian who was killed during the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The body was handed over by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) armed group, which is allied with Hamas. The return is part of a ceasefire deal that started on October 10, under which Hamas has returned all 20 living hostages and 23 out of 28 deceased hostages. Israel has criticized Hamas for not returning all the bodies, citing the difficulty in finding them under rubble. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum welcomed the return, stating that it provides some comfort to the family. The ceasefire deal also involved Israel freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners and handing over the bodies of 300 Palestinians.
Entities: Lior Rudaeff, Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-11-2025
The body of Israeli hostage Lior Rudaeff, who was killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has been returned to Israel after 763 days. Rudaeff, 61, was a member of the Nir Yitzhak emergency response team and fought heroically to defend his community. His body was taken captive by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization and was later handed over to the Israeli military. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum praised Rudaeff's bravery and generosity, saying he volunteered for 40 years as an ambulance driver and emergency responder. The Israeli military continues to work towards returning all deceased hostages and is prepared to implement a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas.
Entities: Lior Rudaeff, Israel, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Nir Yitzhak • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-11-2025
The remains of Lior Rudaeff, a 61-year-old Israeli man, have been identified among the latest hostage remains returned from Gaza. Rudaeff was born in Argentina but moved to Israel as a child and died defending his kibbutz during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The return of his remains is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, under which Hamas is to return the bodies of five remaining hostages. The ceasefire also includes the exchange of Palestinian bodies held by Israel. Meanwhile, the UN has warned that humanitarian aid to Gaza is insufficient, with only 37,000 tonnes of the 200,000 metric tonnes positioned to move in having arrived so far.
Entities: Lior Rudaeff, Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Argentina • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform