His body was located with Hashgacha Pratis, based on precise IDF and ISA intelligence, and an accurate identification of IDF ground troops.

Following an identification procedure carried out overnight by medical officials at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, IDF and ISA representatives informed Elad Katzir’s family that his body had been rescued.

The IDF and ISA expressed their deepest condolences to the family.

During the Simchas Torah massacre, Elad Katzir was abducted by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His mother, Chana, was also abducted by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization and released on November 24 as part of the agreement for the release of abductees, and his father, Avraham, was murdered in the kibbutz.

“Our mission is to locate and return the abductees home,” The IDF and the ISA announced. “We are working in full coordination with the relevant national and security bodies and will continue until the task is complete.”

There are still 133 hostages in Gaza, lets continue to Daven for their safe return speedily.

By Israel national news