Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the announcement that hostages Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg were murdered in Hamas captivity.
"With deep pain and sorrow, my wife Sara and I were notified that Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg, who are hostages in Hamas captivity, are no longer among the living. Our hearts are with the dear families in their heavy mourning. I am committed to bringing home all of our hostages - the living and dead as one," Netanyahu wrote.