Confirmation of Two Hostages death in Hamas Captivity, as Netanyahu lands in US

Hostages Forum confirms the deaths of Israeli hostages Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg in Hamas captivity.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Buchshtab and Dancyg families, hostages forum said in a statement issued on Monday evening. This morning’s devastating news about their deaths serves as yet another stark reminder of the urgency to bring home the hostages, who face immediate mortal danger every moment in Hamas’ hell.

Yagev and Alex were taken alive and should have returned alive to their families and to their country.
Their death in captivity is a tragic reflection of the consequences of foot-dragging in negotiations. We reiterate our demand to the Israeli government and its leader: Approve the deal immediately and bring back all 120 hostages – the living for rehabilitation and the murdered for proper burial in their homeland. Time continues to run out for the hostages with each passing week, concluded the statement.

Yagev Buchshtab (35) was a humble and unassuming man who loved life in Kibbutz Nirim.
A sound technician by profession, Yagev had a deep passion for music. From a young age, he played guitar and flute, later expanding to other instruments, some of which he built himself.
Together with his wife Rimon, Yagev cared for five dogs and five cats, several of which they had rescued and rehabilitated.

Yagev was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nirim along with his wife, Rimon Buchshtab-Kirsht, who was released after 50 days in captivity.

Alex Dancyg (76) was a historian, educator, and farmer. Born to Holocaust survivors, he became one of the founders of educational delegations to Poland. Alex worked at Yad Vashem for about 30 years, where he trained thousands of guides in Holocaust education.

Hostages who were held captive with him reported that Alex spent his time in captivity giving history lectures to fellow captives. Alex was an avid reader with a passion for history and enjoyed various sports. Yesterday would have been his 76th birthday.

Meanwhile Israeli PM Netanyahu’s plane landed on Monday night at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, DC, in the United States.

US President Joe Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday at the White House, a US official said on Monday.

Israeli PM was urged back home to strike deal with Hamas for the release of hostages before he embarks on US visit, but deflected the issue.