"US-Israeli Citizen Itay Chen Confirmed Dead in Gaza, Family Retains Hope for Hostage Deal"

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"US-Israeli Citizen Itay Chen Confirmed Dead in Gaza, Family Retains Hope for Hostage Deal"
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Itay Chen, a dual US-Israeli citizen believed to have been held hostage in Gaza, was killed during the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7. His remains were taken into Gaza, and Israel considers people hostages even after death until their remains are returned. More than 1,200 people in Israel were killed during the attacks, with over 250 kidnapped and taken hostage in Gaza. Chen's family had urged the Biden administration to get the remaining dual American hostages out of Gaza, expressing deep disappointment and frustration with the lack of progress.

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