Tragic End: Bodies of Hostages Recovered Amid Gaza Conflict

Israel has recovered the bodies of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, captured during Hamas' October 7 attack. The discovery has led to calls for protests, with families arguing the hostages could've been rescued alive. Goldberg-Polin's parents had campaigned globally for his release.

In a somber turn of events, Israel announced early Sunday the recovery of six hostages' bodies who were captured during Hamas' October 7 attack, which ignited the Gaza war. Among the dead is Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents had led an international campaign advocating for his and other captives' release.

According to military sources, the six hostages were killed shortly before Israeli forces attempted a rescue operation. These bodies were discovered in a tunnel beneath Rafah, located in southern Gaza. This revelation has triggered calls for mass protests by the hostages' families, who believe the captives could have been saved in a cease-fire negotiation.

Goldberg-Polin, who lost part of his left arm in the attack, was initially captured from a music festival targeted by Palestinian militants. His parents, US-born immigrants, met with several global leaders and addressed the United Nations in their efforts to secure the hostages' freedom. The outcome has weighed heavily on families and advocacy groups striving for their safe return.

(With inputs from agencies.)