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Israeli official says Red Cross has received slain hostages’ remains from Hamas
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The four slain hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross, says an Israeli security official, citing information received from the humanitarian organization.
The coffins are on their way to Israeli forces at the Kerem Shalon crossing, says the official.
Israel is expected to carry out its forensic identification of the bodies near the border to determine whether Hamas has returned the hostages it is required to, a prerequisite for Israel releasing over 600 Palestinian prisoners.
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