President Isaac Herzog eulogized the fallen hostage Idan Shtivi: "Idan z"l came to celebrate at the Nova Festival on October 7. During the abhorrent terrorist attack, he was murdered while trying to help partygoers escape, and his body was abducted to Gaza. I hope that the retrieval of his body in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet, and bringing him to a proper burial, will bring some comfort to his dear parents Eli and Dalit and his brothers, who throughout our meetings and conversations demonstrated strength in their persistent struggle for his return. May his memory be blessed."