Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ‘for the first time’ as families await answers

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed Thursday it facilitated the transfer of three bodies to Israeli authorities “at the request and with the approval of the parties,” marking the first such return since fighting resumed.

The organization said it acted in its role as a neutral intermediary and emphasized that identification of the remains will be carried out by Israeli authorities. The ICRC “does not take part in locating the remains,” it said.

The humanitarian group added that its involvement was limited to facilitating the transfer and reiterated that, under international humanitarian law, it is the responsibility of the parties to search for, collect and return the dead.

The transfer marks a rare instance of coordi