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Israel Receives Hostage Remains Amid Trump Ultimatum to Hamas

10/29/2025

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Israel received remains from Hamas, but the remains belong to Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage buried in 2023.
The remains are not from the 13 deceased hostages still in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Hamas to return the bodies, including two Americans.
The Tzarfati family criticized the handling as manipulation and urged public support.
Netanyahu's office urged privacy during this difficult time.

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Story summary

Israel received remains from Hamas, but the remains belong to Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage buried in 2023.
The remains are not from the 13 deceased hostages still in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Hamas to return the bodies, including two Americans.
The Tzarfati family criticized the handling as manipulation and urged public support.
Netanyahu's office urged privacy during this difficult time.