Overview
- The IDF and ISA said the Red Cross is heading to a meeting point in southern Gaza to take custody of several coffins believed to contain hostage remains.
- Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades announced the scheduled transfer of two bodies on Tuesday.
- No names have been released, and the military urged the public to wait for official identifications that will be shared with families first.
- The IDF said Hamas is obligated to return all deceased hostages under the ceasefire terms, noting 13 of 28 agreed bodies have been returned and formally identified.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said recoveries will take time due to rubble and unknown locations as both sides recently reaffirmed the ceasefire.