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international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

US-Israeli Citizen Itay Chen Confirmed Dead After Oct. 7 Attack

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.

via The New York Times|

#grieving-parents #hamas-invasion #hostage-situation

international-affairs1 year ago•3 min saved

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

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.

via CNN|

#gaza #hamas #international-affairs

international-conflict1 year ago•1 min saved

"Sergeant Itay Chen Confirmed Killed in Gaza"

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#hamas #hostage-situation #idf