Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ‘for the first time’ as families await answers

The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the transfer of three bodies to Israeli authorities, marking the first such return since fighting resumed.

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The humanitarian group added that its involvement was limited to facilitating the transfer and reiterated that, under international humanitarian law, it is the responsibility of the parties to search for, collect and return the dead.

The transfer marks a rare instance of coordination between the sides since hostilities resumed earlier this month, as humanitarian agencies continue to call for broader access to affected areas.