Hundreds attend funeral for Israeli hostage Oded Lifshitz in Kibbutz Nir Oz

Hundreds attended the funeral of Oded Lifshitz in Kibbutz Nir Oz after his body was returned from Gaza. Lifshitz, 83, was taken hostage during Hamas's October 7 attack. His wife was released after 18 days. The funeral included eulogies from family and friends, as well as remarks from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who expressed regret over the failure to protect Lifshitz and his family. Three other hostages from the kibbutz were also returned recently. Lifshitz was a veteran journalist known for advocating Palestinian rights. His death highlights the ongoing plight of hostages, with 62 still held in Gaza, including 35 confirmed dead by the Israeli military.