Staff Reports
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bravely announced that they had successfully retrieved the body of Ron Benjamin, who Hamas thugs had mercilessly captured. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the IDF Spokesman, shared the details of this daring mission on social media. Along with Benjamin, the bodies of Yitzhak Gelranter, Shani Louk, and Amit Buskila were also recovered.
Hagari revealed that their intel pointed to the tragic reality that Benjamin had been slain on October 7 during a despicable terrorist raid by Hamas. These heartless terrorists dragged his body back to Gaza, showing their complete disregard for humanity. The joint operation by the IDF and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) was a critical step in bringing some closure to the families of the victims of this heinous act.
גופתו של החטוף רון בנימין ז״ל חולצה במבצע משותף של צה״ל ושב״כ.
ממידע מודיעיני מאומת שברשותנו, רון בנימין ז״ל נרצח במהלך מתקפת הטרור האכזרית ב-7 באוקטובר בעיקול מפלסים, וגופתו נחטפה לעזה על ידי מחבלי חמאס.
גופתו חולצה יחד עם גופותיהם של החטופים יצחק גלרנטר, שני לוק ועמית בוסקילה…
— דובר צה״ל דניאל הגרי – Daniel Hagari (@IDFSpokesperson) May 18, 2024
Based on information extracted from captured Gaza terrorists and the expertise of the Captives and Missing Persons Command, the IDF and ISA were able to pinpoint the location of the victims. Medical officials and law enforcement conducted the necessary procedures to confirm the identities of the deceased before informing their grieving families.
Benjamin’s tragic fate began when he innocently returned home from a bike ride only to be snatched by Hamas as sirens wailed in the early hours of the morning. Despite some hostages being released, over a hundred individuals are still held captive by these terrorists in Gaza. The IDF estimates that a sinister 40 of the captives have met a grim end at the hands of their captors.
The IDF’s unwavering determination to bring justice to those affected by terrorism remains steadfast. With each operation, they send a clear message to those who wish harm upon innocent civilians that their actions will not go unpunished. The courage and resolve displayed by the IDF in their relentless pursuit of peace and security for Israel are truly commendable.
