Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The Red Cross received the remains of a deceased hostage from Hamas in Gaza on Monday, Israel Defense Forces announced, as the search continues for a dozen slain hostages still buried in the Gaza Strip.
The body of one hostage was delivered Monday evening in a coffin, which was then taken to IDF troops in Gaza. No identity was released.
"The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families," according to a joint statement by IDF and the Israel Security Agency.
The remains of the unidentified hostage were returned after Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced a body would be released that day. Forensic tests will be used to identify the remains.
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