The slain captives were identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Almog Sarusi, 25, Alexander Lobanov, 32, Carmel Gat, 40, and Master Sgt. Ori Danino, 25.
Alkadi was not given gentler treatment by his fellow Muslims but as a hostage was treated 'like an Israeli' and was kept with Israeli captives, one of whom died by his side.
Concerns escalate as suspected Iranian meddling exacerbates tensions in Israel following a dubious funeral bouquet delivery to the family of hostage Liri Albag.