Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held conversations with the families of Ilan Weiss and Idan Shtivi, whose bodies were recently recovered from Gaza following a joint operation. Netanyahu commended the bravery of both men, highlighting their actions on October 7 to save lives. He assured the families that efforts are ongoing to bring back all hostages, whether alive or deceased. The meeting underscored the government's commitment to supporting affected families and continuing rescue operations.

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