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Hamas returned the body of U.S.-Israeli hostage Itay Chen to Israel, ending the most serious U.S. hostage crisis since 1979. Chen, a soldier in the IDF, was killed during Hamas attacks on October 7, and his body was held in Gaza for months. His parents led efforts to secure the release of hostages, gaining bipartisan support and engaging with U.S. presidents.
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.
Itay Chen, a 19-year-old U.S. and Israeli citizen, was confirmed to have been killed on Oct. 7 during the Hamas-led invasion, despite initial belief that he was taken hostage. His parents, Ruby and Hagit Chen, expressed their devastation and called for efforts to bring their son's remains home. Itay, described as the "life of the party" and a multitalented individual, grew up in Israel but frequently visited New York with his family.
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.
President Joe Biden expressed devastation at the death of American Itay Chen, killed by Hamas during a terrorist assault, and reaffirmed his commitment to working to bring home those still held hostage, while reflecting on a previous meeting with Itay's father and brother at the White House.
American-Israeli IDF soldier Itay Chen, 19, was killed in Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, and his body is being held by the terrorist group in the Gaza Strip. US President Joe Biden expressed devastation over Chen's death and reaffirmed the commitment to bring back the bodies of those held hostage.