Nir Davori said goodbye to Elad Katzir: "I was careful to mention our friends who won't harm you in captivity" The IDF reported that Katzir was murdered in captivity and was rescued tonight to Israel. His body was returned through intelligence information, and after being identified by the Institute of Forensic Medicine, his family was informed of the rescue.

The IDF and the Shin Bet are working closely and in full coordination with the relevant national and security bodies in order to fulfill this mission, and will not let up until it is completed.