IDF Recovers Body of Corporal Noa Marciano

16.11.23
IDF Spokesperson

This article was originally titled "The Body of Corporal Noa Marciano Was Extracted Adjacent to the Shifa Hospital"

The body of IDF soldier Corporal Noa Marciano, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization, was extracted by IDF troops from a structure adjacent to the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip and was transferred to Israeli territory.

Following an identification process that was conducted by military medical and rabbinate personnel, yesterday (Thursday), IDF representatives informed her family that her body was extracted and returned to Israeli territory.
The IDF sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and will continue to support them.

The national task before our eyes is to locate the missing and return the abducted persons home. The IDF is operating alongside and in full coordination with the relevant national and security institutions in order to pursue these tasks. We will not cease from the mission until it will be completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who was Corporal Noa Marciano?
A: She was an IDF soldier who was abducted by Hamas and whose body was later recovered by IDF forces.

Q: Where was her body found?
A: Her body was extracted from a structure adjacent to Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

Q: How was her identity confirmed?
A: Identification was conducted by military medical and rabbinate personnel.

Q: Was her family informed?
A: Yes, IDF representatives informed her family following the identification process.

Q: What is the IDF’s position on recovering abducted individuals?
A: The IDF states it will continue efforts to locate the missing and return abducted persons.