A Red Cross vehicle carrying the remains of an Israeli hostage returned by Hamas. (Photo: Reuters)

Israeli authorities on Monday confirmed that they have received what is believed to be the remains of another slain hostage , taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) the casket containing the remains of the unnamed hostage was handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross.

Israel to identify returned remains

The remains were later brought to Israel, and sent to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

“Israel has received, through the Red Cross, the coffin of a missing hostage who was handed over to the IDF (military) and Shin Bet forces inside the Gaza Strip,” a statement from the Israeli Prime M

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