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Hamas Hands Over Hostage’s Body to Israel Under Phase 1 Deal

The ICRC mediated the transfer under a verification process that could reduce the confirmed remains in Gaza to six.

Overview

  • Hamas said on Nov. 5 it delivered one hostage’s body to Israeli authorities through the Red Cross under the Phase 1 agreement.
  • Israeli officials are conducting identification, which, if confirmed, would leave six known hostage remains in Gaza.
  • Kyodo reported the development from Jerusalem as another step in a monitored repatriation process.
  • AP reporting said Hamas and Egyptian search teams were recovering remains in the Shuja’iyya area of northern Gaza.
  • The cease-fire has largely held, though Israel’s military reported killing two people who moved past its declared withdrawal line in central Gaza.