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Herzog eulogizes slain hostage Ilan Weiss as man of 'courage and noble spirit' after body recovered from Gaza

President Isaac Herzog has expressed his condolences to the family of Ilan Weiss, whose body was recently recovered from Gaza after nearly two years. Weiss was killed defending Kibbutz Be'eri during an attack by Hamas and was subsequently taken hostage. Herzog praised Weiss's courage and the strength shown by his family throughout their ordeal. The president also called on the international community to increase efforts for the release of all remaining hostages.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/herzog-eulogizes-slain-hostage-ilan-weiss-as-man-of-courage-and-noble-spirit-after-body-recovered-from-gaza/
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