It was unclear how many of the hostage were still alive, with certain family members appearing on separate lists.

The suspects also took photos with illegal weapons supplied by the PIJ, and one suspect searched how to make explosives and ISIS-inspired attacks on Israelis.

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Eight other individuals were wounded in the attack and were transferred to hospital for further medical treatment.

The October Council, representing October 7 victims' families, urged Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to ensure respectful treatment and announced plans to demand a state inquiry at the Knesset.

Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics "simply can't stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported."

Israeli media later reported that the suspected attacker was a 32-year-old Jewish resident of the city.

Karl Nehammer's attempts to assemble a three- and then two-party coalition with other centrist parties fell apart this weekend, prompting him to announce his resignation.