The Israeli military has confirmed that Hamas likely executed six hostages after a February airstrike in Khan Younis, linking their deaths to the attack. Meanwhile, IDF operations recovered the body of Itay Svirsky, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. Investigations revealed all executed hostages were shot, while surrounding conditions led to the deaths of their guards. Currently, around 100 hostages remain in Hamas custody, with the group warning of stronger retaliation if Israel initiates rescue operations.