Aryeh Zalmanovich, an 86-year-old founding member of Kibbutz Nir Oz, was confirmed dead after being kidnapped and murdered by Hamas on October 7. Over 25% of the kibbutz's residents were killed or abducted in the attack. His death has been announced by various sources, with his body believed to be held by Hamas.
Kibbutz Nir Oz has announced that Aryeh Zalmanovich, 85, was murdered by Hamas in captivity. His body is believed to be held by Hamas. Aryeh was one of the kibbutz's founding members and worked there as a farmer for decades. He was the oldest of the ~240 hostages abducted by… https://t.co/onpo5PTGQq
🔴BREAKING: Kibbutz Nir Oz announces the murder of 85-year-old Aryeh Zalmanovitz in Hamas captivity
🕯️ Aryeh Zalmanovich Israel has confirmed the death of 86-year-old Aryeh Zalmanovich, kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. One of the founding members of the kibbutz, Aryeh, was murdered by Hamas while in captivity. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/upcYlOz6hR
Another victim of Hamas - 85-year-old Aryeh Zalmanovich, who was kidnapped on October 7th, was murdered by Hamas in captivity. A terrorist organization that preys on babies and the elderly! https://t.co/dFIn0qxDIg
Most of the hostages being released tonight are from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Nir Oz was one of the most devastated communities from the Hamas atrocities of October 7. Over 25% of its residents were either slaughtered or kidnapped. https://t.co/aicFgp7Fah