A Devastating Loss: The Death of Lior Rudaeff and the Uncertain Future for the Eight Argentines Still Held by Hamas

On Tuesday, Israel announced the tragic death of one of the Argentines held hostage by Hamas, Lior Rudaeff. The news was confirmed by the Israeli Embassy, which revealed that Rudaeff, 61 years old, was killed on October 7 and his body is still being held in Gaza. His death leaves eight other Argentines still in the custody of the terrorist organization.

According to information shared on social media by those close to Rudaeff, he was an ambulance driver as well as a volunteer doctor. On the day of the attack by Hamas against Israel, Rudaeff went out to assist in the defense of the kibbutz. His family had to seek shelter for 48 hours during the peak of the violence and were eventually rescued. Rudaeff managed to send a message to his family, informing them of his injury and expressing his love for his wife and children, but nothing more was heard from him after that day.

Rudaeff was born in Buenos Aires but relocated to Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak with his family at the age of 8. He was known for his love of cycling and was a fan of the popular Israeli musician Shlomo Artzi. The tragedy of his death has left behind a grieving wife, four children, and grandchildren. The news of his murder was met with sorrow and condolences from many.