Israel has received a coffin from Hamas claiming it contains the body of a deceased hostage, highlighting ongoing tensions and the complexities of hostage negotiations.

Hamas's armed wing announced the recovery of an Israeli soldier's body in Gaza, which has been sent to Israel via the Red Cross. The Israeli government is now tasked with identifying the remains at the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv. This incident comes after a US-brokered ceasefire that required Hamas to return both living and deceased hostages. While all living hostages were released on October 13, the recovery of deceased hostages has been contentious, with Israel accusing Hamas of delaying the process. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 68,800 reported deaths in Gaza since the military campaign began. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the complexities of hostage exchanges amidst ongoing violence.