CNN —More than 100 bodies have been found in the Israeli kibbutz Be’eri, as details gradually emerge of the horror that unfolded as Palestinian Hamas militants launched their deadly surprise attack.
Civilians were killed and taken hostage, according to Israeli authorities and videos obtained and authenticated by CNN.
Footage shows militants pulling three bodies out of a car, before stealing the vehicle and driving north.
Another video shows armed militants taking five Israeli civilians captive, with the bodies of four later seen lying on the ground nearby in another video verified by CNN.
Of the 107 bodies discovered in the aftermath, most were of local residents of the kibbutz, though some were of Israeli security forces, a search and rescue spokesperson told CNN.
Persons:
Be’eri, ”, Richard Hecht, Yad Mordechai, Kfar Aza, Yated, Israel, “, ” Hecht
Organizations:
CNN, Israel’s Channel, Jewish Agency for Israel, IDF, Health Ministry
Locations:
Gaza, Be’eri, Israel, Ofakim, Sderot, Yad, Hamas