Bodies of 6 hostages executed by Hamas recovered from Gaza tunnel

Six hostages were executed by their Hamas captors as Israeli special forces launched a daring rescue mission

Their bodies were recovered from the terror group’s underground tunnels in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah as elite troops closed in

They were among 251 kidnapped by rampaging Hamas terrorists on October 7 during a killing spree that left 1,200 Israelis dead

All but one of the six was taken from the Nova music festival where gunmen slaughtered 280 people

Their deaths leave 101 hostages  still missing

Analysts estimate about only 50 remain alive

The news of the murders was announced just hours after Saturday’s top-secret mission was given the green light

The bodies were left in a tunnel just 1km from where dad-of-11 Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, was found last week

He was rescued from a tunnel after giving his captors the slip to escape

Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would not rest until those responsible for their killing were brought to justice

But he is facing growing pressure at home and abroad to secure a ceasefire deal with Hamas

The Hostages Families Forum blamed the latest deaths on Mr Netanyahu’s failure to reach an agreement to secure their release

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[marsanacoelho]

As mother myself, I can assure you that this is the worse day of her life! I feel so sorry for this mother

[lindadavidson]

This is Sinwar's plan. To pressure Israel to give up and set his evil butt free. Sinwar is responsible. Go after him. He will not allow you to live in peace as long as he is alive. My heart goes out to you. May God carry you through this.

[hpys]

Hamas are evil. Imagine being in captivity, in tunnels, for 11 months and then being executed 😭

[hs]

Why? Why? Why? All this suffering. It's not the people - people just want to live normal lives. Mothers, fathers children crying, in pain - for what? Leaders in this world need to be better, guiding people to better lives and futures not creating actions that lead to centuries long hatred.

[VDOS]

...and the world still believe in hamas...⁉️

[Newcr-uu]

May that cry come to your ear Oh LORD.

[AllegraPersephone]

I don't know what to say except my sympathy for the families and friends of all the deceased in this senseless conflict.

[pennylane]

This is heartbreaking. Prayers for the families and friends.

[deepakkotian]

No words to describe this brutality.... Condolences to the families.. Rip 😢💔🙏🙏

[moshebenamram]

*Imagine the suffering that woman underwent all this time as a woman too. Hashem Ikom Damam!!*

[christineryman]

Absolutely tragic, there are no words, may all their souls rest in peace forevermore xx

[fannychoo]

Absolutely horrific heartbreaking and devastating 😭😭

[dianaleal]

As an American I grieve with you so sorry for the pain you are going through.😢❤️‍🩹 from Colorado 🇺🇸

[GingerCC-hebe]

The atrocities of this "war" are horrific. If you are an organization with true, objective, reporting you will report on both sides.

[smalik]

Now they know how everyday Palestinians lives are like they can leave any time back to US and Europe Palestinians have no where to go their land their home their blood

[privatecitizen]

Hamas is responsible....prayers to the families

[Canflip]

God be with the people of Israel 🇮🇱 in the ordeal😢

[sonyjames]

Condolences to the families sorry for your loss 😢

[Lee-ejgj]

My heart is broken for the murdered hostages and their families! God bless Israel!

[chrisreay]

If Israel told me the sky was blue, I would still look outside to check