Overview
- The Tzarfati family held a third burial in Kiryat Ata after authorities confirmed additional remains recently transferred from Gaza belonged to Ofir.
- Israeli officials say the latest handover occurred under a ceasefire arrangement in which Hamas presented remains it claimed were of another hostage.
- Forensic examinations in Israel determined the remains were Ofir’s, prompting a new interment less than two years after his abduction and death in Gaza.
- The Israeli military released footage it says shows Hamas operatives burying a shrouded body before inviting Red Cross representatives to witness its discovery, and the ICRC called the act unacceptable.
- Ofir, seized from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, had earlier funerals after remains were recovered in December 2023 and March 2024, with relatives denouncing what they described as desecration and deceit.