The New York Times reported today (Tuesday) that Israeli intelligence believes that more than nearly one-quarter of the hostages who were kidnapped during the Hamas massacre of October 7 and are still being held captive in Gaza are dead.
According to the report, the Israeli intelligence officials estimate that 32 of the 136 hostages who remain in Hamas custody have died, leaving just 104 still alive. This is a higher death toll among the hostages than has previously been discussed.
An additional 20 hostages may also be dead, though this is still under investigation.
