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IDF Confirms Return of 16 Hostages in Coffin

10/29/2025

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If confirmed, the coffin Hamas sent would mark the return of 16 of the 28 hostages held by Hamas since the ceasefire began two weeks ago.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) transported the coffin for forensic identification.
The Israeli government allowed a Hamas member to assist Red Cross and Egyptian teams searching for the remaining bodies, which Hamas says are buried under rubble from two years of conflict.

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Story summary

If confirmed, the coffin Hamas sent would mark the return of 16 of the 28 hostages held by Hamas since the ceasefire began two weeks ago.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) transported the coffin for forensic identification.
The Israeli government allowed a Hamas member to assist Red Cross and Egyptian teams searching for the remaining bodies, which Hamas says are buried under rubble from two years of conflict.