Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the retrieval of the bodies of fallen hostages Jonathan Samerano, Shai Levinson and Ofra Kedar, saying that "together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our deepest condolences to the dear families and share in their profound grief." According to him, "I thank our commanders and fighters for their successful operation, for their determination and for their courage. The operation to return the hostages continues uninterruptedly and is being conducted in parallel with the campaign against Iran. We will not rest until we bring all our hostages home - both the living and the fallen."