Jerusalem, 20 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Red Cross has transferred the remains of a fallen hostage to israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced.

After a brief ceremony, the body will be taken to the National Center of Forensic Medicine for identfication.

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