Overview
- Israel’s national forensic institute confirmed the remains as those of Lior Rudaeff, 61, killed on Oct. 7, 2023 at Nir Yitzhak, and his family was notified before repatriation for burial.
- Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad delivered the coffin to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza as part of the ongoing exchange framework.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry said Nasser Hospital received 15 Palestinian bodies from Israel following this transfer, consistent with the reported 15-to-1 arrangement.
- Argentina’s government publicly confirmed the recovery of the Argentine‑Israeli captive’s body and conveyed condolences to his family.
- Israeli authorities are examining another body delivered in Gaza that could be long‑held soldier Hadar Goldin, pending identification, while five captive corpses reportedly remain to be returned.