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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says

The dispute over the remains of the last two hostages comes as Israel says the Rafah crossing will reopen for outbound travel.
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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in a state memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the two-year Gaza war at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on Oct. 16, 2025. Alex Kolomoisky /AFP via Getty Images
Evgenia Filimianova
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The remains handed over to Israel by the terrorist group Hamas on Dec. 2 are not linked to any of the deceased Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
Israel received the remains, which the prime minister’s office called “findings,” on Dec. 2 via the Red Cross.
Evgenia Filimianova
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.