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Hamas to Transfer Hostage Remains Amid Ongoing Conflict

12/3/2025

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On December 2, 2025, Hamas confirmed it would transfer one hostage's remains to Israel.
Forensic testing will follow the handover via the Red Cross, per the Netanyahu office.
The remaining hostages are Israeli officer Ran Gvili and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, seized October 7, 2023.
An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed journalist Mahmoud Wadi, allegedly involved in the October 7 attack, according to an Israeli military official.

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On December 2, 2025, Hamas confirmed it would transfer one hostage's remains to Israel.
Forensic testing will follow the handover via the Red Cross, per the Netanyahu office.
The remaining hostages are Israeli officer Ran Gvili and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, seized October 7, 2023.
An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed journalist Mahmoud Wadi, allegedly involved in the October 7 attack, according to an Israeli military official.