Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of three people believed to be deceased hostages handed over by Hamas, make their way toward the border crossing with Israel, to be transferred to Israeli authorities, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Jehad Alshrafi/AP Jerusalem —

Israel on Sunday received the remains of what Hamas said are three more deceased hostages held in Gaza. The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and will be taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.

If confirmed that the bodies are those of three Israeli hostages, that would leave the bodies of eight deceased hostages remaining in Gaza.

The latest transfer of remains comes after Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased hostages on Thurs

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