"IDF Confirms Death of US-Israeli Citizens Held Hostage in Gaza"
Itay Chen, an American-Israeli citizen, was thought to be a hostage held by Hamas but is now confirmed to have died on October 7 while defending civilians on the Gaza border during Hamas' invasion. The Israel Defense Forces informed Chen's family of his death, expressing their heartbreak, while President Biden mourned Chen's death and pledged to continue working to bring home the remaining hostages held by Hamas.