Israeli authorities say militants in the Gaza Strip have handed over a body believed to be a hostage.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Red Cross turned over a body it received from militants.

Islamic Jihad, which is allied with Hamas and also seized hostages during the October 7, 2023 attack that precipitated the Gaza Strip war, said the body was recovered in the city of Khan Younis, in the enclave's south.

Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10, the remains of 24 hostages have been returned to Israel.

If the latest body turned over is confirmed by Israel to be a hostage, there will still be three more in the Gaza Strip that need to be recovered and handed over.

Israel has been releasing 15 Palestinian bodies for the remains of

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