The body of Lior Rudaeff, an Israeli who was killed while defending his community during the October 7 attacks, has been returned for burial, according to the Israeli military. Rudaeff, 61, fought alongside the emergency response team at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, reportedly stopping many attackers before being killed and taken captive. His death was confirmed in May, and he is remembered for his decades of volunteer service and dedication to his community. The military expressed condolences to his family and reiterated its commitment to securing the return of all hostages, as several bodies remain held in Gaza.