Jerusalem, 30 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — International Red Cross vehicles are on their way to a meeting point in central Gaza to take custody of the remains of two fallen Israeli hostages, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.

The Red Cross will deliver the bodies to soldiers stationed in the Gaza Strip.

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