KFAR MAAS, Israel: Two hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza last week were buried by family and friends in Israel on Monday in separate ceremonies. The Israeli military on Friday announced the return of the remains of Idan Shtivi, 28, and Ilan Weiss, 55, from the Palestinian territory, nearly 23 months after they were both killed on October 7, 2023. Shtivi, a student who had been attending the Nova music festival as a volunteer photographer when Hamas-led militants stormed the site, was laid to rest in Kfar Maas in central Israel.

Shtivi's Body Was Returned From Gaza Together With the Body of Hostage Ilan Weiss. With Shtivi's Return, There Are Now 48 Hostages Being Held in Gaza

Israel says 48 detainees remain in the Strip, of whom 20 are believed to be alive