Bodies of 6 Hostages Located Under A Child's Play Area in Gaza

The shaft leading to the tunnel in which the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were recovered from was located next to stuffed animals and wall art of cartoon characters in a children’s play area.

The troops of the 162nd Division and the ISA located the shaft leading to the tunnel in an area surrounded by the enemy and extensively booby-trapped. This is a further example of how Hamas abuses civilian areas to hold hostages and carry out its terrorist activities.

Attached is a Video Announcement of a soldier from the Yahalom Unit, SSGT A:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where was the tunnel shaft located?
A: According to the article, the tunnel shaft was located next to stuffed animals and cartoon wall art in a children’s play area.

Q: Which hostages were recovered from the tunnel?
A: The article identifies Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino.

Q: Which units participated in the operation?
A: According to the article, troops from the 162nd Division and the ISA participated in locating the shaft, alongside the Yahalom Unit.

Q: What conditions surrounded the tunnel area?
A: The article states that the area surrounding the tunnel was heavily booby-trapped and surrounded by enemy forces.

Q: What did the IDF say about Hamas’ use of civilian areas?
A: According to the article, the incident demonstrates Hamas’ use of civilian areas to hold hostages and conduct terrorist activity.