"Israeli Hostage Sahar Baruch Dies in Failed IDF Rescue Mission in Gaza"
Sahar Baruch, a 25-year-old Israeli engineering student, was killed during an IDF rescue attempt after being held hostage by Hamas for approximately two months. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, as the IDF has not confirmed whether he was killed by Hamas or accidentally by friendly fire. The incident has come to light following new intelligence findings and the IDF's communication with Baruch's family. Despite previous successful hostage negotiations, around 130 Israelis remain in Hamas captivity.

