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Israel army says Hamas has handed over hostage body to Red Cross

As part of a ceasefire deal, Hamas yesterday handed over the remains of an Israeli captive to the Red Cross in Gaza, the Israeli military confirmed on Friday.

AFP WORLD
Published October 19,2025
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The Israeli army said Friday the remains of a hostage had been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, after Hamas said it would return the body as part of a ceasefire deal.

"According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF (army) troops in the Gaza Strip," the military said in a statement.