Overview
- Hospital staff in Gaza said 15 Palestinian bodies were handed back by Israel, bringing the total returned to 285.
- The Israeli military said Hamas gave the International Committee of the Red Cross remains believed to be an Israeli hostage, which were taken to Israel for forensic identification.
- If the new remains are confirmed, Israeli officials say six deceased hostages would still be in Gaza.
- Israel has been releasing 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli hostage or set of remains returned under the exchange mechanism.
- Forensic identification in Gaza remains limited by a lack of DNA testing kits, as searches continue in destroyed areas such as Shijaiya with Egyptian teams and the ICRC present.