Overview
- Hamas and Islamic Jihad transferred Lior Rudaeff’s remains to the Red Cross, and Israeli authorities formally identified him at the Abu Kabir forensic institute.
- Reciprocal steps continued under the deal, with medical sources in Gaza reporting Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies following Rudaeff’s identification.
- Hamas told Al Jazeera it found Hadar Goldin’s body in Rafah and released video of a bag labeled with his name, while the IDF said it has no information supporting the claim and urged caution.
- Five deceased hostages are still reported in Gaza: Meny Godard, Hadar Goldin, Ran Gvili, Dror Or and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, with negotiations and verifications ongoing.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 69,169 Palestinians killed since October 2023, as isolated incidents continue under the ceasefire, including IDF fire on people who crossed the “yellow line” in Gaza.