Overview
- Hamas’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades said on Telegram it would transfer the body at 20:00 local time (21:00 MSK) on Tuesday.
- The group said the remains were discovered in Shujayia in eastern Gaza, framing the move as part of a prisoner-exchange arrangement.
- RIA Novosti relayed the announcement, and there was no independent confirmation in these reports that the transfer occurred.
- Israel’s prime minister’s office said forensic authorities identified another returned hostage, naming armored corps staff sergeant Itay Hen.
- Officials said the returns are proceeding under a ceasefire and exchange agreement that has also seen Israel release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.