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Israel Confirms Meny Godard’s Remains Returned Under Ceasefire Deal

Verified returns of all hostages’ remains are required before disarmament steps can proceed.

Overview

  • Israeli forensics identified the body handed over via the ICRC as Meny (Meni) Godard, 73, who was killed on October 7 and taken from Kibbutz Be’eri.
  • Following the identification, Israeli officials say three deceased hostages remain to be recovered from Gaza.
  • The IDF reports six ceasefire violations between November 7 and 12 involving militants crossing the Yellow Line, bringing alleged breaches to 24 since October 10.
  • Under the U.S.-brokered framework, Hamas earlier released 20 living hostages and continues staged returns of remains, while Israel transfers Palestinian bodies in reciprocal exchanges.
  • Roughly 200 militants reported in Rafah tunnels remain an unresolved issue, with a deportation proposal described by U.S. and Israeli sources lacking a receiving country and uncertain in implementation.