The Israeli military said it transferred the remains of a deceased hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza, according to a brief announcement from Jerusalem via the Associated Press. The military did not identify the hostage or explain the circumstances of the death. The transfer was described as a handover to the Red Cross team operating in Gaza. No further details were released at the time of the statement.
Israel Transfers Remains of Deceased Hostage to Red Cross in Gaza, Military Says
The Israeli military said it transferred the remains of a deceased hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza, according to a brief announcement from Jerusalem via the Associated Press. The military did not identify the hostage or explain the circumstances of the death. The transfer was described as a handover to the Red Cross team operating in Gaza. No further details were released at the time of the statement.
20:44, 04.11.2025Conflict
Israel Transfers Remains of Deceased Hostage to Red Cross in Gaza, Military Says
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military announced it handed the remains of a deceased hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza. The brief statement, issued from Jerusalem and relayed by the Associated Press, did not identify the individual or provide details about the circumstances surrounding the death.
The military described the action as a handover to the Red Cross team operating in Gaza. Authorities did not release information on the timing of the transfer, the identity of the hostage or whether any investigation is underway.
Note: This report is based on the military's brief announcement. Additional information may follow as recovery, identification and verification efforts continue.