Overview
- The International Committee of the Red Cross transferred a coffin from Gaza to Israeli forces after Hamas said it recovered Goldin’s body in a Rafah tunnel.
- Israel’s forensic institute verified the remains as those of Hadar Goldin, and authorities informed his family following the transfer to Tel Aviv.
- Goldin was killed on August 1, 2014 during Operation Protective Edge, and his family waged an 11-year public campaign for his return.
- With Goldin counted as the 24th deceased returned under the ceasefire, four hostage bodies remain in Gaza as Israel carries out reciprocal returns of Palestinian remains.
- Israeli media reported Hamas sought safe passage for militants in Rafah linked to the handover, a claim ministers denied while emphasizing execution of the existing truce terms.