Summary
Israel received a coffin from Palestinian groups claiming it holds the body of a hostage taken during the conflict in Gaza. The coffin was transferred by the Red Cross, and Israeli authorities will now verify the identity of the remains. This event follows a ceasefire agreement to return hostages and bodies between Israel and Hamas.
Key Facts
- Israel received a coffin from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad claiming it contains a hostage's body.
- The Red Cross facilitated the coffin's transfer to Israel.
- Israeli authorities will identify the remains at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims they found the body in northern Gaza.
- This aligns with a ceasefire deal to return 20 living and 28 dead hostages.
- The ceasefire began on 10 October and included a prisoner exchange.
- Israel has accused Hamas of delaying the recovery of hostage bodies.
- The conflict stemmed from an attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023, leading to an Israeli military response.
