Israeli press media in an announcement disclosed that the body of a 21-year-old Tanzanian held hostage has been returned by the Hamas group.
The press media stated: “Heartbroken but relieved Joshua Loitu Mollel has been returned to Israel after 761 days in Hamas captivity. 💔
“While Joshua wasn’t an Israeli citizen, over the past 2 years we Israelis adopted him into our hearts. While he will still travel home to his family in Tanazania, we feel like one of our own is back
“Joshua, 21, an agricultural intern from Tanzania, came to Kibbutz Nahal Oz to learn modern farming and one day start his own agricultural business back home.
“Kind, polite and hardworking, he embodied hope and curiosity on his very first trip abroad.
“Just two and a half weeks after arriving in Israel, Hamas terrorists attacked. Joshua was kidnapped and later murdered in Gaza – his dreams and his family’s hopes stolen in an instant.
“After 761 days, Joshua’s body has been returned to Israel – for the dignified farewell he was denied for far too long.
“May his memory be a blessing.” It prayed
