Israel says militants in Gaza handed over body believed to be hostage World Nov 13, 2025 2:43 PM EST

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Thursday that militants in Gaza have handed over a body believed to be a hostage.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Red Cross turned over a body it received from militants. The armed wings of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad said the body of an Israeli hostage was recovered in southern Gaza.

Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 10, the remains of 24 hostages have been returned to Israel. If the latest body turned over is confirmed by Israel to be a hostage, there will still be three more in Gaza that need to be recovered and handed over.

Israel has been releasing 15 Palestinian bodies for the rema

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