Operation Returning Home

This marks a historic and deeply emotional moment: the long awaited return of the final 48 hostages that were abducted to Gaza on October 7, 2023.

This page provides real-time updates on the return of the hostages to Israel.

Official statements and on-the-ground reports will be published as events unfold.

12.10.25

IDF

November 26, 2025

08:31

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Dror Or was murdered by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted to the Gaza Strip from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri. His death was officially determined on May 2nd, 2024. Dror Or was 48 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind three children. His wife, Yonat Or, was also murdered during the attack on the kibbutz. Two of his children, Alma and Noam, were also abducted and returned two years ago, as part of the hostage release agreement in November 2023.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

November 25, 2025

18:06

The coffin of the deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

16:32

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

16:00

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the central Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

November 13, 2025

23:52

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Meny Godard was murdered by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization on October 7th and his body was abducted to the Gaza Strip. Meny was 73 years old at the time of his death, and was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri. His death was officially determined on December 8th, 2023. He leaves behind four children and seven grandchildren. His wife, Ayelet Godard, was also murdered during the attack on the kibbutz.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

21:11

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

20:38

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

19:39

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

November 9, 2025

19:07

Lieutenant Hadar Goldin fell in combat during Operation “Protective Edge”, following a violation of the ceasefire by the Hamas terrorist organization in Rafah on August 1st, 2014, during which he was abducted.

Hadar was 23 years old at the time of his death. He left behind parents, a sister, two brothers, and a fiancée.

The effort to retrieve him involved extensive intelligence efforts, alongside operational activities on the ground, led by the IDF and ISA. These efforts continued throughout the past decade and during the war.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family and continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

15:41

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

14:32

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

13:35

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

November 8, 2025

08:37

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Lior Rudaeff that he had been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Lior Rudaeff, deputy security coordinator and a member of the Nir Yitzhak rapid response team, fell in battle defending the Kibbutz on October 7th, and his body was taken captive by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Lior was 61 years old at the time of his death, and his death was officially determined on May 7th, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, four children, three grandchildren, father, sister, and brother.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family and continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

November 7, 2025

22:33

The coffin of a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

21:46

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

20:44

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

November 6, 2025

10:51

Joshua Lolitu Mollel, a Tanzanian citizen, was an agronomy student who arrived in Israel for agricultural training at the Ibim Agricultural Campus as part of his studies. According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, he was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted to the Gaza Strip.

Joshua was 21 years old at the time of his death. He was kidnapped from the cowshed at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, where he worked, and his death was officially determined on December 13th, 2023. He leaves behind his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, and continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

November 5, 2025

22:23

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

21:17

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

20:37

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the northern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

01:02

Staff Sergeant Itay Chen served as a combat soldier in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade. According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, he fell during combat in a tank in the battle in Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization. Itay was 19 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially determined on March 10th, 2024. He leaves behind parents and two brothers.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

November 4, 2025

21:21

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

20:15

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

19:33

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the northern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

November 3, 2025

08:06

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the families of Colonel Assaf Hamami, Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, and Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel that they have been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Colonel Assaf Hamami served as the Commander of the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Division. He fell in battle while fighting in Kibbutz Nirim on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization. Assaf was among the first to reach the combat zones and to fight, and was the first to declare war. He was 40 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind parents, a brother, his wife, and three children.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Captain Omer Maxim Neutra immigrated to Israel from the United States as a lone soldier through the “Garin Tzabar” program. He served as a platoon commander in the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade. He fell during a defensive battle in the southern communities near the Gaza border on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization. His death was officially determined on December 1st, 2024.
Omer was 21 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel served as a combat soldier in the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade. He fell during a defensive battle in the southern communities near the Gaza border the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization.
Oz was 19 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially determined on February 25th, 2024. He leaves behind his parents and twin sister.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

November 2, 2025

21:34

Three coffins of deceased hostages, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and are on their way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

20:32

According to information provided by the Red Cross, three coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

19:59

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

October 30, 2025

22:43

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch that they had been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Amiram Cooper was abducted alive by Hamas from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. It is estimated that he was murdered in captivity in February 2024. Amiram was 84 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind a wife, four children, and 11 grandchildren.
His wife, Nurit Cooper, was also abducted and later released from Hamas captivity in October 2023.
Final conclusions will be made upon completion of the examination of the circumstances of death at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Sahar Baruch was abducted alive by Hamas from his home in Kibbutz Be'eri. It is estimated that he was murdered in captivity on December 8th, 2023. Sahar was 25 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind parents and two siblings. His brother, Edan Baruch, and his grandmother, Geula Bachar, were murdered in the attack on the Kibbutz.
Final conclusions will be made upon completion of the examination of the circumstances of death at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

17:50

Two coffins of deceased hostages, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and are on their way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

16:46

According to information provided by the Red Cross, two coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

15:52

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the central Gaza Strip, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

October 28, 2025

16:42

Hamas’ Deception for the Cameras: The Removal and Reburial of Body Remains to Stage a False Discovery for Red Cross Photographers

Contrary to Hamas' claims of difficulties locating the bodies of the deceased hostages, yesterday (Monday) Hamas operatives were documented removing body remains from a structure that had been prepared in advance and burying them nearby.
Shortly thereafter, the Hamas terrorist organization summoned representatives of the Red Cross and staged a false display of discovering a deceased hostage’s body.

This footage clearly shows that the Hamas terrorist organization is attempting to create a false impression of efforts to locate the bodies, while in fact holding deceased hostages whose remains it refuses to release as required by the agreement. This is accompanied by false claims of shortages in engineering equipment, equipment that is clearly unnecessary for the transfer of remains, and therefore these claims do not constitute an obstacle to the return of the remaining deceased hostages.

October 27, 2025

22:59

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

21:53

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

21:06

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the northern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

October 22, 2025

03:38

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Adar that he had been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Adar, deputy security coordinator and a member of the Nir Oz rapid response team, fell during battle defending the Kibbutz on October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken captive by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Tamir Adar was 38 years old at the time of his death. His death was pronounced on January 4th, 2024. He leaves behind a wife and two children, parents, two brothers, and a sister. His grandmother, Yaffa Adar, was also abducted and returned as part of the hostage release agreement in November 2023.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

02:31

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Aryeh Zalmanovich that he had been returned for burial. The family of an additional deceased hostage was notified as well, whose name hasn’t been cleared for publication yet by the family.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Aryeh Zalmanovich was abducted alive from his house in Nir Oz by the Hamas terrorist organization. It is estimated that Aryeh was murdered in captivity on November 17th, 2023. Aryeh Zalmanovich was 85 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind two sons and five grandchildren. The final conclusions will be made upon completion of the examination of the circumstances of death in the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

October 21, 2025

20:55

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in southern Gaza, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families of the hostages.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

01:41

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Sergeant Major Tal Haimi, commander of Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response team, fell during combat defending the kibbutz on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken into the Gaza Strip by the Hamas terrorist organization. Tal Haimi was 41 years old at the time of his death. His death was pronounced on December 13th, 2023. He leaves behind a wife, four children, a father, and a sister.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

October 20, 2025

21:38

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

20:35

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages.

19:51

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

October 19, 2025

12:29

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, the additional deceased hostage who was returned is Suntaya Akrasi.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Suntaya Akrasi, a Thai citizen, was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken into Gaza. Suntaya, 30 years old at the time of his death, was abducted from the orchards of Kibbutz Be'eri. His death was pronounced on May 16th, 2024.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

07:10

Ronen Tommy Engel was killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023, when he went out to defend his family from terrorists, and his body was taken into Gaza. Ronen, 54 years old at the time of his death, was abducted from his home in Nir Oz. His death was pronounced on December 1st, 2023. He leaves behind a wife, three children, and a brother. His wife, Karina, and his two daughters, Mika and Yuval, were also abducted and returned as part of the hostage release agreement in November 2023.

The identification procedures at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine are ongoing at this time, and the IDF is in contact with all the families.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

00:24

Two coffins of deceased hostages, escorted by IDF and ISA forces, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and are on their way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

October 18, 2025

23:38

According to information provided by the Red Cross, two coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages.

22:49

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in southern Gaza, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families of the hostages.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

08:20

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Eliyahu Margalit was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken into the Gaza Strip. Eliyahu, 75 years old at the time of his death, was abducted from the horse stables in Nir Oz. His death was pronounced on December 1st, 2023. He leaves behind a wife, three children, and grandchildren. His daughter, Nili Margalit, was also abducted and returned on the hostage release agreement in November 2023.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

01:04

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

October 17, 2025

23:55

According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in Gaza. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages.

23:16

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in southern Gaza, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

October 16, 2025

7:32

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the families of Inbar Hayman and Sergeant Major Muhammad Al-Atresh were returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Inbar Hayman was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and her body was taken into the Gaza Strip. Inbar, 27 years old at the time of her death, was abducted from the Nova festival. Her death was pronounced on December 15th, 2023. She leaves behind parents and a brother.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Sergeant Major Muhammad Al-Atresh, from Sa'wa, was a Tracker in the IDF's Northern Gaza Brigade. He fell in combat on the morning of October 7th, and his body was taken by the Hamas terrorist organization. Muhammad was 39 at the time of his death. His death was pronounced on June 24th, 2024. He leaves behind parents, siblings, two wives, and 13 children.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

October 15, 2025

23:15

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

22:16

According to information provided by the Red Cross, two coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages.

21:38

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in northern Gaza, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody.

The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families of the hostages.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

11:40

Following the completion of examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages.

Hamas is required to make all necessary efforts to return the deceased hostages.

09:50

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the families of Staff Sergeant Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, and Eitan Levi were returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Staff Sergeant Tamir Nimrodi was abducted alive from the Gaza District Coordination and Liaison Administration base, Gaza Division, by the Hamas terrorist organization. It is assessed that he was killed in captivity during the early stages of the war. He was 18 years old when he was killed. He leaves behind two parents and two sisters.

Final conclusions will be determined after the completion of the examination of the circumstances of death by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Uriel Baruch was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken into Gaza. Uriel, 35 years old at the time of his death, was abducted from the Mefalsim Junction after he fled the Nova festival. His death was pronounced on March 26th, 2024.
He leaves behind a wife, two children, parents, and three siblings.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Eitan Levi was murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, 2023, and his body was taken into Gaza. Eitan Levi, 53 years old at the time of his death, was abducted from the Mefalsim Junction. His death was pronounced on December 8th, 2023. He leaves behind a son and sister.

The identification process at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine is still ongoing.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

00:05

Four coffins of deceased hostages, escorted by IDF and ISA forces, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and are on their way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

October 14, 2024

22:39

According to information provided by the Red Cross, four coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages.

21:33

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into their custody.

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit requests from the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be provided to the families of the deceased.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages and deceased for a dignified burial.

21:19

Yossi was kidnapped alive from his home in kibbutz Beeri by Hamas terrorists. Yossi died while in captivity at the age of 53. CPT Daniel died during the Oct. 7 Massacre and his body was kidnapped into Gaza.
May their memories be a blessing.

12:09

Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in collaboration with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the families of Guy Iluz, Bipin Joshi, and two additional deceased hostages, whose names have not yet been cleared for publication by their families, that their loved ones have been brought back for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Guy Iluz was injured and abducted alive by the Hamas terrorist organization after escaping the Nova music festival toward the Tel Gama area. Guy died from his wounds after not receiving proper medical treatment while held captive by Hamas. He was 26 years old at his death.

Final conclusions will be determined after the completion of the examination of the circumstances of death by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese citizen, was abducted at the age of 23 from a shelter in Kibbutz Alumim by the Hamas terrorist organization. It is assessed that he was murdered in captivity during the first months of the war. Final conclusions will be determined after the completion of the examination of the circumstances of death by the National Center of Forensic Medicine.

The IDF and the Prisoners and Missing Persons Directorate of the State of Israel express their deep condolences to the families, continue to make every effort to return all the hostages, and are preparing for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to proper burial.

October 13, 2025

21:55

Guy and Evyatar. Childhood best friends, taken hostage together, held by terrorists in Gaza together.
And finally, returned to Israel together.

21:17

IDF representatives are accompanying the families.

20:27

Maxim Herkin and his family aboard an IAF helicopter en route to the hospital:

Ariel and David Cunio with their family at the initial reception point:

Elkana Bohbot meeting his family at the initial reception point:

Evyatar David and his family aboard a helicopter en route to the hospital:

20:11

Four coffins of deceased hostages are currently being escorted by IDF and ISA forces on their way to Israel, where they will be transferred to the National Center of Forensic Medicine for identification procedures. The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

Before crossing into Israeli territory, a military protocol will be held in Gaza in their memory. During the protocol, IDF soldiers will drape the hostages’ coffins with Israeli flags, salute them, and recite a chapter from the Book of Psalms.

19:32

According to information received, the Red Cross has received two coffins of deceased hostages and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza, where the two additional coffins of deceased hostages, that were received earlier, are located.

Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

18:15

According to information provided by the Red Cross, two coffins of deceased hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

Following this, there will be an additional transfer of another two coffins of deceased hostages. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

18:14

Photos of Avinatan Or meeting his family and his partner, Noa Argamani:

17:34

Photos of Maxim Herkin meeting his family at the initial reception point:

Photos of Rom Broslavski meeting his family at the initial reception point:

Footage from the emotional reunion of Bar Kupershtein with his family at the initial reception point:

Footage of Nimrod Cohen meeting his family at the initial reception point:

Footage of Segev Kalfon meeting his family at the initial reception point:

17:03

Photos of the helicopters’ takeoffs to receive the hostages returning to Israel.

17:00

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in southern Gaza, where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into their custody.

The IDF is prepared to receive additional coffins of deceased hostages expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on.

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit requests from the public to act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families of the hostages.

16:39

In the past few minutes, the returning hostages Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, Eitan Horn, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Elkana Bohbot, and Rom Braslavski were airlifted by IAF helicopters to hospitals, accompanied by their family members.

The returned hostages have undergone an initial medical assessment and are now on their way to hospitals, where they will reunite with the rest of their family members and receive continued medical care.

16:15

IDF Spox., BG Effie Defrin, as Israel celebrates the return of the last 20 living hostages on the eve of Simchat Torah. Attached is the full transcript:

Today, after seven hundred and thirty-eight days, the last 20 living hostages have come home.

After enduring the cruel captivity of the Hamas terrorist organization,
today they return to their families, to their homes, and to their nation.

This is a defining moment.
A moment that belongs to the people of Israel and to all those who believe in humanity.
A moment that belongs to the soldiers who fought with courage,
to the families who waited in faith, and to the fallen whose sacrifice made this day possible.

The IDF has kept its sacred promise:
to bring our people home.
And we will not rest until the mission is complete. We are prepared for the return of all the fallen hostages, and expect Hamas to abide by the terms of the agreement.

On this night of Simchat Torah,
when light returns after great darkness,
we say together: Welcome home.

Today, the State of Israel stands taller.

From the depths of our pain,
we have shown the world that Israel does not forget its people.
No man or woman is left behind.

May their return bring strength to us all.

15:53

Maxim, Bar, and Yosef, finally home, safe, and back in their families’ arms.

15:37

Ziv and Gali Berman on board IAF helicopter en route to hospital.

Footage of Avinatan Or with IDF representatives:

15:19

In the past few minutes, the returning hostages, Nimrod Cohen, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, and Bar Kupershtein, were airlifted by IAF helicopters to hospitals, accompanied by their family members.

15:18

The world watched in horror as Evyatar David was trapped beneath Hamas tunnels, forced to dig his own grave. Today we see him free at last, back home where he belongs.

15:00

Alon Ohel — finally home where he belongs.

Footage of Segev Halfon with IDF representatives.

14:45

The moments that Rom Broslavski, Nimrod Cohen, and Eitan Horn were welcomed back home into Israel by the IDF.

14:30

Back where Matan belongs, in the arms of his mother once again.

14:01

After 738 days, the Gilboa-Dalal family is finally whole again.

13:44

Watch the moment Eitan Mor reunites with his parents:

12:38

The 13 returned hostages have arrived at the initial reception point within Israeli territory.

12:37

The wait is over. After 738 days, Omri Miran’s family holds him again.

12:34

In the past few minutes, the returning hostages, Alon Ohel, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Omri Miran were airlifted by IAF helicopters to the hospital, accompanied by their family members.

The returned hostages have undergone an initial medical assessment and are now on their way to the hospitals, where they will reunite with the rest of their family members and receive continued medical care.

Photos of the IAF helicopter take-off:

12:26

The returning hostages, Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Segev Kalfon, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Nimrod Cohen, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, Eitan Horn, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Elkana Bohbot, Bar Kupershtein and Rom Braslavski, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago.

They are currently on their way to the initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will reunite their families.

12:24

In the past few minutes, Eitan Mor, Ziv Berman and Gali Berman, were flown by IAF helicopters to the hospital, accompanied by their family members.

11:54

It’s official: There are no more living Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. Elkana Bohbot, Rom Braslavski, Nimrod Cohen, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Segev Kalfon, Bar Kupershtein, Yosef Haim Ohana, Avinatan Or, and Matan Zangauker and finally home.

11:44

13 returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF and ISA forces on their return to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.

11:42

The moment the families of the returning hostages watched their loved ones meet IDF troops.

11:27

According to information provided by the Red Cross, 13 hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

10:53

We’ve waited 738 days to say this: Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran and Matan Angrest are finally home:

10:23

The moment the returning hostages crossed into Israeli territory a short while ago:

10:03

The Seven Returned Hostages Have Arrived at the Initial Reception Point Within Israeli Territory

Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and IDF medical teams are accompanying Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran and Matan Angrest, who will undergo an initial medical evaluation, and will reunite with their families at the initial reception point in southern Israel.

IDF representatives are accompanying all family members who are waiting at the hospital and continue to provide them with ongoing updates.

The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on.

09:58

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to an additional meeting point in southern Gaza, where several hostages will be handed over to the Red Cross.

09:34

The returning hostages, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran and Matan Angrest, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago.

They are currently on their way to the initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will reunite with their families.

The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on.

09:20

Hostages held in Gaza for 738 days: Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv berman, Alon Ohel, Eitan Mor, Omri Miran, and Guy Gilboa Dalal.

09:19

The Chief of the General Staff is Commanding Operation “Returning Home” from the Situation Room of the Hostage and Missing Persons Headquarters: “This is a very significant day, we are succeeding in realizing a key part of the defined war objectives. This is an event in which you have accomplished something tremendous, together with the IDF troops on the front line, our mission will not end until the last hostage is returned.”

09:11

Seven Returning Hostages Have Just Met With IDF and ISA Forces in Gaza and Are Now Making Their Way to Israeli Territory

Seven returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF and ISA forces on their return to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.

08:49

According to information provided by the Red Cross, seven hostages have been transferred into their custody, and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza.

The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on.

08:37

Footage of IAF Helicopters Taking off for Re’im To Receive the Returning Hostages

07:46

According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to a meeting point in northern Gaza where several hostages will be transferred into their custody.

The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on.

007:31

The IAF has completed its preparations to receive the hostages returning to Israel from Gaza.

October 12, 2025

18:48

The initial reception point where the hostages will arrive: