Israeli army confirms extraction of six bodies from Gaza

The Israeli army said it extracted the bodies of six hostages in an overnight operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

The hostages are Alex Dancyg, 75, Yagev Buchshtav, 35, Chaim Peri, 79, Yoram Metzger, 80, Nadav Popplewell, 51, and Avraham Munder, 78.

The kibbutz of Nir Oz released separate statements confirming the extraction of Yoram Metzger and Chaim Peri's bodies.

Nir Oz said the development is "the biggest proof of the importance of a deal that will return our boys and girls as soon as possible, before it is too late".

When confirming the extraction of Peri's body, the kibbutz's statement added that he was "abandoned to his death in captivity".