Israeli army reveals Gaza brigade commander was killed on Oct. 7, body held by Hamas
It was reported on Saturday by the Israeli army that a brigade commander lost his life during the cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. As of now, his body is under the control of the Gaza-based Palestinian group.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:26 | 02 December 2023
- Modified Date: 09:26 | 02 December 2023
The Israeli army announced on Saturday that a brigade commander was killed in the Oct. 7 cross-border attack by Hamas and that his body is currently in the possession of the Gaza-based Palestinian group.
Commander of the Gaza Division's Southern Brigade Col. Asaf Hamami, 41, was killed in the surprise attack, the Israeli army said in a statement on X.
The number of killed Israeli military personnel whose bodies are being held by Hamas now stands at four. All were killed on Oct. 7.
Hamas has not commented on the Israeli statement.
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