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Just-released hostage attends funeral of fellow soldier, whose body was among few returned from Gaza

Two hostages released by Hamas were reunited Wednesday in a Jerusalem cemetery for a final goodbye. Surrounded by hundreds of mourners, Matan Angrest, who had returned to Israel just two days earlier, stood before the freshly dug grave cradling his 22-year-old commander, Capt. Daniel Peretz, and paid his respects. He prayed for more to make it home, including Sgt. Itay Chen — another member of their unit whose body is still held in Gaza. 6 Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of slain hostage Captain Daniel Peretz during his funeral at Mt. Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. AP “It s the least I can do for Daniel and the team that fought with me,” said Angrest,...


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