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The 70-year-old American-Canadian-Israeli citizen was originally thought to have been captured alive.
As the prime minister spoke, the families held up photos of captives who have yet to return from Gaza and chanted for them to be released ânow.â
The 68 fatalities include at least 12 women and seven children, according to early hospital figures.
Gadi Haggai was captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 along with his wife, Judi Weinstein, who allegedly remains in the militant group's custody.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The figure is the latest indication of the staggering cost of the conflict as Israel expands its ground offensive.
Israel raided the Gaza facility last month, but a military spokesperson said they "cannot provide additional information" on the hospital assault.
Israel and Hamas have recently relaunched indirect talks, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the U.S., aimed at instituting another cease-fire and hostage swap.
A plurality of American voters believe that Israel should stop its military campaign in Gaza.
Camera operator Samer Abudaqa was killed while reporting at a school in the southern city of Khan Younis.
The Spanish fashion brand apologized on Instagram but said the campaign was conceived well before Hamasâ surprise attack on Israeli civilians in October.