The details about Alex Dancyg’s demise was confirmed on July 22 by, amongst others, the Israeli social group Discussion board of Hostage and Lacking Households, in addition to the Israeli military. The 76-year-old had been held by Hamas since October. He had Polish and Israeli citizenship.
Watch the video All eyes on Rafah [Co to bÄdzie odc.12]
Alex Dancyg is lifeless. He was held by Hamas
The Israeli military mentioned Alex Dancyg and 35-year-old Yagev Buchshtab died in captivity. Each have been kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 final 12 months. “At the moment, the IDF (Israel Protection Forces – ed.) knowledgeable the households of two hostages, Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtab, that they’re not alive. Alex and Yagev have been brutally kidnapped to Gaza and their our bodies are nonetheless being held by Hamas. The affirmation of their deaths comes after an intensive intelligence evaluation and approval by a fee of specialists from the Ministry of Well being in cooperation with the Ministry of Spiritual Companies and the Israel Police. The circumstances of their Deaths in Hamas captivity are being investigated by all skilled authorities,” the Israel Protection Forces mentioned in an announcement.
“We proceed to concentrate on gathering details about the hostages in Gaza and can proceed to supply help to the hostages’ households throughout this troublesome time,” it added. The details about Alex Dancyg’s demise was additionally confirmed in an interview with the Info Radio Company by MFA spokesman Paweł Wroński. In March, Hamas reported Dancyg’s alleged demise, however this info was denied on the time. Comparable speculations additionally appeared in November.
Israel. Who was Alex Dancyg?
Recall that in early October 2023, Kibbutz Nir Oz, the place Alex Dancyg lived, was attacked by Hamas fighters. The historian, together with different residents, was taken hostage to the Gaza Strip. In reference to Dancyg’s kidnapping, the Assist Convey Alex Dwelling profile was launched on Fb to publicize the person’s kidnapping.
Dancyg was a collaborator with the Yad Vashem Institute and an lively participant within the Polish-Jewish dialogue. He moved to Israel together with his household on the age of 9. There he completed college and studied historical past. He was a member of the Hashomer Hatzair group.
