Six hostages are rescued in a 'complicated operation' by Israel, according to the statement. The bodies of the hostages were being held under the humanitarian area.

On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) retrieved the remains of six Israeli captives through a daring rescue mission.

In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that our forces retrieved the remains of six hostages who were being held captive by the Hamas terrorist organization.

"Netanyahu stated, "Our hearts ache over the devastating loss. We extend our deepest sympathies to the affected families.""

"The IDF and ISA fighters and commanders were thanked for their bravery and resolute actions by the speaker. He also stated that Israel will continue to strive to repatriate all of its captives, both alive and deceased."

The IDF's 98th Division and the "Yahalom" Unit of the Paratroopers Brigade, along with others, successfully retrieved the bodies of Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtab, Yoram Metzger, Chaim Peri, Alexander Dancyg, and Avraham Munder from the Khan Yunis area in Gaza.

Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, IDF International spokesperson, stated that the rescue operation was intricate and involved both ground and air operations. Although the mission has not been fully completed, the IDF is still operating within the tunnels. He added that the bodies were being held in a tunnel located in an area previously designated as part of the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

An underground tunnel route was discovered with the bodies of hostages, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

"The Yahalom Unit and ISA investigated the route and neutralized obstructions, blast doors, weapons, explosives, and hideouts used by terrorists. The rescue was carried out after prolonged combat in a built-up area and in multi-story buildings, in which the forces carried out operations and searches that led to the elimination of terrorists and the destruction of terrorist infrastructure."

The IDF and ISA emphasized their commitment to utilizing "all operational and intelligence resources to achieve the ultimate national goal of rescuing all hostages," as stated in their press release.

The recovery of the bodies of Abraham, Alex, Chaim, Yagev, Yoram, and Nadav is crucial for the families of the Hostages and Missing to obtain closure and ensure eternal rest for the murdered.

"The organization stated that Israel has a moral and ethical obligation to provide dignified burials for the murdered and rehabilitate the living hostages. A negotiated deal is necessary to immediately return the remaining 109 hostages."

The organization urged the Israeli government, with the help of mediators, to take all necessary steps to finalize the current deal.

Hamas continues to hold 109 hostages, with 36 of them presumed dead and their bodies still in Gaza. Among the remaining eight hostages are three Americans, who are believed to have been murdered in captivity by Hamas.

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Netanyahu had "agreed" to President Biden's cease-fire plan, even though Netanyahu has not yet formally agreed to any cease-fire at this time. The U.S. will continue to coordinate with Egyptian and Qatari leadership to "bridge the gaps" between warring parties.

Blinken stated that the parties, with the assistance of mediators, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, must collaborate to finalize the agreement's implementation plan, which outlines how they will fulfill their commitments.

"Across the region, there is a strong sense of urgency to complete this task as soon as possible," Blinken stated. "The United States is fully committed to accomplishing this mission immediately."

On Tuesday, Blinken met with Egyptian officials to discuss finalizing a cease-fire agreement in Gaza that would ensure the release of all hostages, increase humanitarian aid, and establish a path to broader regional stability, as stated by U.S. State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel.

"Patel stated that the Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed regional issues and priorities relevant to their bilateral relationship, and agreed to continue close coordination on ending the Sudan conflict and the need for the Sudanese Armed Forces to join negotiations in Switzerland."

In southern Lebanon, two Hezbollah launchers were targeted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and were immediately prepared for use against Israeli territory.

The U.S. has engaged in strategic talks with Egyptian officials to enhance their bilateral relationship on multiple fronts.

The IDF is using "all necessary force to dismantle Hamas' rule and its military capability, and this is moving forward," as assured by Netanyahu to the families of the remaining hostages.

"We are simultaneously working to release the hostages and safeguard our strategic security resources amidst significant domestic and international pressure."

"He informed the families in a forum on Tuesday that the first step is to eliminate Hamas and achieve victory, but they are taking a step-by-step approach."