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BBC OS: 2024/05/17 16:06 GMT: Israel recovers bodies of three hostages

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Israel recovers bodies of three hostages

2024/05/17 16:06 GMT

2024/05/17 16:06 GMT: Israel recovers bodies of three hostages

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The Israeli army says it's recovered the bodies of three more hostages from Gaza

The Israeli army says it's recovered the bodies of three more hostages from Gaza.

Israel says its forces in Gaza have recovered the bodies of three young Israelis abducted from a music festival during the Hamas attacks last October. Israel's military's chief spokesman has identified them as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter. We speak to our correspondent In Jerusalem. 

We hear a report from the frontline in Ukraine where Russian forces are making advances close to the city of Kharkiv. 

We bring together portrait artists to discuss their experiences of criticism after a row erupted over a portrait of Australia’s richest woman who is upset at how she has been depicted. 

A tiny taco stand in Mexico city with just four items on its menu has been awarded a Michelin star. We speak to local journalist about the stall and their tacos. 

The world's top male golfer, Scottie Scheffler, has been released by police after being detained outside a major tournament in Kentucky. Our sports reporter has more details. 

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: A woman walks past posters of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2024. Credit: Nir Elias TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/Reuters)

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