Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old mother of five who was taken captive by Hamas during its October 7 attacks, has been found dead by Israeli soldiers in a building near al-Shifa Hospital, according to Israeli military officials. Weiss, whose husband was killed during the attack, was described as a “loving full-time grandmother” who enjoyed traveling, baking, and sports. Military equipment, including weapons, was found near her body. As Israeli forces continued to occupy al-Shifa Hospital, there were concerns about the welfare of patients and staff, with Israel claiming the hospital was being used as a Hamas command center while Hamas officials denied this and expressed concerns for the lives of women, children, and the sick within the hospital.