The body of Sgt. Itay Chen, a 19-year-old soldier killed and abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has been identified after being returned from Gaza. Chen was the last slain hostage in Gaza with American citizenship. His identification marks a significant moment for families of captives, though seven bodies of dead hostages remain in Gaza, including a soldier killed in the 2014 conflict.
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