The Israeli military says Hamas handed over remains believed to be those of a hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza. The ICRC reportedly took custody of the remains inside Gaza, but officials provided few details. Forensic work and identification are pending, and authorities caution that confirmation will require further testing. The brief announcement may affect efforts to account for missing persons and ongoing discussions around hostages.
Israeli Military Says Hamas Handed Over Remains Believed to Be of a Hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza
The Israeli military says Hamas handed over remains believed to be those of a hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza. The ICRC reportedly took custody of the remains inside Gaza, but officials provided few details. Forensic work and identification are pending, and authorities caution that confirmation will require further testing. The brief announcement may affect efforts to account for missing persons and ongoing discussions around hostages.
08:50, 06.11.2025Conflict
Israeli Military Reports Transfer of Remains to Red Cross in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says that Hamas has handed over remains believed to be those of a hostage to the Red Cross inside Gaza. The transfer was announced in a brief statement; Israeli officials say the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) took custody of the remains within Gaza.
Details about the identity of the remains, the circumstances of the transfer and the timing were not provided in the announcement. Authorities and medical teams will need to carry out forensic identification before confirming whether the remains belong to a specific missing person.
Note: This is a developing situation. Further verification and details from official agencies will be required before any confirmation can be made.
The announcement could have implications for ongoing efforts to account for hostages and for any related negotiations, but officials have not linked the transfer to any particular deal or timetable.