Breaking News: Israel Receives Remains of Alleged IDF Soldier Killed in 2014 Hostage Crisis
The Red Cross has received the remains of a hostage in Gaza, which Hamas claims is the body of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, killed in 2014. The remains will be transferred to Israel for identification.
The body was allegedly found in a tunnel in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, on Saturday. Goldin was killed on August 1, 2014, two hours after a ceasefire took effect, ending that year's war between Israel and Hamas.
Goldin's remains are the only ones currently held in Gaza since before the latest two-year war between Israel and Hamas. The transfer of the remains to Israel is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to resolve the issue of missing Israeli soldiers and civilians held by Hamas.
This is a major breakthrough in the efforts to bring closure to the families of the missing Israeli soldiers and civilians. The remains will be taken to the national forensic institute for identification.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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