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Hamas Claims Recovery of IDF Soldier's Body, Negotiations Ahead

11/9/2025

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Hamas has reportedly located the body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, killed and abducted during the 2014 Gaza war, in an IDF-controlled area of Rafah.
The Goldin family is awaiting official confirmation of the recovery, while the IDF Chief of Staff visited them to discuss ongoing hostage recovery efforts.
Complications may arise as Hamas seeks safe passage for militants in exchange for Goldin's body, with the U.S. pressuring Israel to negotiate terms.

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Hamas has reportedly located the body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, killed and abducted during the 2014 Gaza war, in an IDF-controlled area of Rafah.
The Goldin family is awaiting official confirmation of the recovery, while the IDF Chief of Staff visited them to discuss ongoing hostage recovery efforts.
Complications may arise as Hamas seeks safe passage for militants in exchange for Goldin's body, with the U.S. pressuring Israel to negotiate terms.