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(CNN) — Israeli forensics examiners have identified the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage handed over on Monday as those of Sergeant Major Tal Haimi, the prime minister’s office said.

Haimi was killed in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, while defending a kibbutz, the Israel Defense Forces said. He was 41 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, four children, father and sister, the IDF said.

Haimi is the 13th deceased hostage to be transferred and identified since the US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal was signed on October 9. Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri was the previous one to be identified on Sunday.

According to the ceasefire agreement, 15 more deceased hostages remain to be transferred by Hamas.

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