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Prime Minister’s Office Announcement – 28 October 2025

Fallen hostage Ofir Tzarfati's remains returned from Gaza Strip in violation of agreement. PM Netanyahu to discuss Israel's response with security heads.

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The prime minister‘s Office, today (Tuesday, 28 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:

Following the completion of the identification process this morning, it was found that last night, remains belonging to fallen hostage Ofir Tzarfati – of blessed memory, who was returned from the Gaza Strip in a military operation about two years ago – were returned. His family has been notified.

This constitutes a clear violation of the agreement by the Hamas terrorist organization.

Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold a security discussion with the heads of the security establishment to discuss Israel‘s steps in response to the violations.

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