Israel recovers the bodies of three hostages taken at Oct. 7 music festival

Bodies of three Israeli hostages kidnapped and killed by Hamas militants were recovered in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday.

The three deceased hostages − Shani Louk, 23, Amit Buskila, 28, and Yitzhak Gelernter, 57 − were among those attacked by Hamas while attending the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the military operation in a statement Friday and reiterated a pledge to return all the hostages.

"We will bring back all our hostages, whether they are alive or dead," Netanyahu said.