Israel says the International Committee of the Red Cross has taken custody of the remains of three people who were held hostage in Gaza. The announcement, issued from Jerusalem, provided limited details about identities or timing. The ICRC's involvement typically signals coordination for identification and repatriation and highlights the human toll of the conflict.
Red Cross Takes Custody of Remains of Three Hostages from Gaza, Israel Says
Israel says the International Committee of the Red Cross has taken custody of the remains of three people who were held hostage in Gaza. The announcement, issued from Jerusalem, provided limited details about identities or timing. The ICRC's involvement typically signals coordination for identification and repatriation and highlights the human toll of the conflict.
23:29, 02.11.2025Conflict
Red Cross takes custody of remains of three hostages from Gaza, Israeli officials say
Israeli authorities in Jerusalem announced that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has taken custody of the remains of three people who had been held hostage in Gaza. The brief government statement confirmed the ICRC's involvement but provided few factual details.
Officials did not release information about the identities of the deceased, the precise timing of the handover, or the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The ICRC typically coordinates with families and national authorities to support identification, handle remains with dignity, and facilitate repatriation in accordance with humanitarian and forensic protocols.
This development underscores the human cost of the ongoing conflict and could prompt additional humanitarian or diplomatic actions. Authorities and humanitarian organizations are expected to release further information as it becomes available; out of respect for the families, officials have withheld personal details.