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Hostage’s Body Sent to National Forensic Center for Identification and Cause-of-Death Investigation

Hostage’s body sent to National Forensic Center for identification and cause-of-death investigation. Ministry of Health urges respect for families’ privacy

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The Ministry of Health shares in the families’ grief and stands with them as their loved ones are brought home for burial in Israel.

We remind the public that this is an especially sensitive time for the freed hostages and their families, and we urge everyone to respect their privacy. Bringing the fallen home is a complex and emotional process that can stir deep feelings of pain and loss for both families and the public.

We again ask the public not to spread unverified or malicious information and to rely only on official updates.

The ministry of Health also advises avoiding unnecessary exposure to distressing content and taking extra care to protect children from such material. Repeated exposure can cause emotional harm.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Updated continuously