Tragic News: Aviv Atzili Believed to be Killed After Kidnapping
Aviv Atzili, a 49-year-old farmer and garage manager, was thought to be kidnapped by Hamas but his family was informed of his death during the Hamas attacks on October 7. Atzili, described as an artist who depicted the landscapes of Kibbutz Nir Oz, went out to fight against terrorists and was killed during the fighting. In a separate hostage deal, 12 hostages were released from Hamas captivity, while two hostages of Russian origin were released as a sign of appreciation for Putin.