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Tragic Footage Reveals Hostages' Last Hanukkah Before Death

12/15/2025

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Footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel, months before their deaths.
The Hostages Families Forum released the footage.
Israel confirmed that all six were killed by Hamas last August, shortly before Israeli troops arrived.
Autopsies revealed they were shot at close range, highlighting the need for their remains to be returned.
Families criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for failing to secure their release despite a proposed ceasefire.

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Footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel, months before their deaths.
The Hostages Families Forum released the footage.
Israel confirmed that all six were killed by Hamas last August, shortly before Israeli troops arrived.
Autopsies revealed they were shot at close range, highlighting the need for their remains to be returned.
Families criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for failing to secure their release despite a proposed ceasefire.