The body of an Israeli hostage was returned to Israel by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, with the transfer facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The remains were handed over near the Gaza border and are now being identified at the Abu Kabir National Center of Forensic Medicine. Residents of the Eshkol Regional Council gathered to accompany the convoy, showing support for the families affected. Hamas stated the body was found in Khan Younis and noted ongoing difficulties in transferring the remaining hostages' bodies. Six hostages' bodies are still believed to be held in Gaza, as efforts continue to account for all victims.