BREAKING: Israeli soldiers retrieved the bodies of three hostages who were killed by Hamas on October 7 and their bodies were held by Hamas in Gaza, the IDF said in a statement
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How does the treatment of hostages and their remains reflect on the humanity or lack thereof in conflicts?
Is the action of retrieving bodies from a conflict zone justifiable, no matter the risk involved?
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