Hamas says it will return remains of Israeli hostage at 8 p.m.
Hamas asserted that the cooperation with the Red Cross significantly accelerated the recovery process, leading to the discovery of additional remains.
Hamas has announced it will return the remains of an Israeli hostage at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
The hostage was reportedly killed east of the Shejaia neighborhood, Hamas said.
According to Hamas, the hostage’s remains were found during ongoing search and excavation operations within the Yellow Line. Arrangements are reportedly underway to hand the body over to Israeli authorities.
This comes as the terror organization demanded immunity for terrorists stationed in underground tunnels in Rafah to move to areas within the Yellow Line, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.
Hamas asserted that the cooperation with the Red Cross significantly accelerated the recovery process, leading to the discovery of additional remains.
An IDF honor guard standing above the coffins holding the remains of three murdered hostages, November 2, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
Which hostages are remaining in Gaza?
Hamas’s announcement came less than a day after they returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers on Monday morning, Col. Asaf Hamami, 40, Capt. Omer Neutra, 21, and St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel, 19.
With this, the total amount of Israeli hostages in Gaza is eight, these being Itay Chen, Meny Godard, Hadar Goldin, Ran Gvili, Joshua Loitu Mollel, Dror Or, Lior Rudaeff, and Sudthisak Rinthalak.
This is a developing story.
