If the remains of the officer are confirmed, he would be the 24th deceased hostage whose body was returned by Hamas since the start of the current ceasefire on October 10. The body of Goldin has been in captivity in Gaza since he died in 2014. 

Hamas hands over remains it claims are of Israeli officer missing since 2014 Gaza conflict, says IDF

If the handover takes place, it will be the 13th deceased hostage returned by Hamas since the ceasefire came into effect last week. The group said on its Telegram channel that the Al-Qassam Brigades found the body of one of the Israeli captives on Sunday during ongoing search operations.

‘Will hand over body of another hostage if conditions suitable,’ says Hamas

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s move to indefinitely close the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza, accusing Hamas of failing to live up to its side of the ceasefire deal.

Hamas hand over 2 more bodies of hostages after Netanyahu says Rafah Crossing to be closed indefinitely

About 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gazans were also released by Israel in exchange for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 attacks

Tears, hugs, relief: Freed Israeli hostages reunite with their families | WATCH

Thousands of Israelis gathered at the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv and the Reim military base near the border with Gaza in southern Israel to welcome the hostages following their release by Hamas.

In Pics | Tears and joy erupt in Israel as all 20 surviving Gaza hostages return home

“That was very efficient,” Trump quipped as the MP was taken out of the Knesset, earning a laugh from other members present there.

WATCH | Was Trump heckled at Israeli parliament? Here’s what happened during US president’s speech at the Knesset

Twenty Israeli hostages have been freed from Gaza under the latest ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The hostages, many of whom had spent more than two years in captivity, were handed over to the Red Cross. Here’s a look at who they are and the stories behind their captivity.

Gaza hostage release: Who are the 20 Israelis freed by Hamas under ceasefire deal? Details here

Netanyahu made the remarks ahead of their exchange on Monday (Oct 13) for Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Netanyahu says ‘ready for immediate reception’ of all hostages; no Israeli official to attend Egypt peace summit

Hamas said it will start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The move precedes a major peace summit in Egypt led by Trump and el-Sisi, with over 20 nations attending. 

Hamas to begin releasing Israeli hostages Monday ahead of Trump's Egypt peace summit

Palestinian militant group Hamas’ armed wing on Sunday (Sep 28) said that it had lost contact with two Israeli hostages in Gaza as Israel intensified its strikes in the region in the last 48 hours.

Hamas says ‘lost contact’ with two hostages as Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza

Macron also strongly opposed any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza as Israeli forces continue their ground offensive in the territory.

‘A requirement very clear’: Macron says France won’t open embassy in Gaza until Israeli hostages freed

Speaking to the press, US President Donald Trump gave conflicting numbers regarding the Israeli hostages held in Gaza even as he claimed that the US was in "deep negotiation" with Hamas. Here's what he said

Trump confused about Gaza hostage count? Gives conflicting numbers, says 'young, beautiful dead people…'

After Palestinian militant group Hamas released a video of two Israeli hostages pleading for help, the family of one claimed that their son had lost eyesight in one eye. Hamas latest video shows two hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, crying and in severe, weak condition.

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye': Family of hostage slams Hamas after seeing son struggling in video

Hamas released a video of two Israeli hostages driven through Gaza City, seemingly to sway Israeli public opinion as military attacks intensified. The emotional footage shows destruction and a tearful reunion.

'We’ll die here': Hamas releases rare video of Israeli hostages in Gaza on 700th day of war; captives warn Tel Aviv against further offensive

Trump was also asked about Washingtons decision to back Israels decision to take over Gaza City despite protests in Israel, including the family members of the hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive? Here's what Trump said at Oval office

Donald Trump backed Israel’s war expansion in Gaza, claiming hostages will only return after Hamas is destroyed. He falsely stated he freed hundreds, though only around 30 were actually released.

'Hamas should be confronted, destroyed': Trump falsely claims he 'got hundreds of hostages' released - How many were actually freed by Hamas?

World: As part of the proposed deal, US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander is expected to be among those freed. Both the United States and Qatar are said to be playing active roles in pushing the agreement forward. Middle East

'Ball is now in Israel, America’s court': Hamas agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr

WORLD | Middle East: In the footage, Angrest, who turned 22 in November, also calls on the Israeli authorities to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Over 50 freed Israeli hostages urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal ‘in full’

World: Israel said that it has reached an agreement with mediators for the return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hamas says will hand over bodies of four Israeli hostages 'tonight'

World: The three members of the Bibas family were taken hostage by Hamas when the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack on Israel in Oct 2023.

Bibas family calls on Israeli officials to take responsiblity for hostage deaths; 'no meaning to forgiveness'

World: Netanyahu described the murder of the young boys in graphic detail during two recent public appearances. On Tuesday, he spoke at the America Israel Public Action Committee, and on Sunday, he held a picture of the victims during a military ceremony.

Bibas family tells Netanyahu to ‘shut up’ as he describes murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir

World: "Two hostages are now being escorted by an elite IDF unit and Shin Bet forces on their way back to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical evaluation," the IDF said in a statement. Middle East

Five of six hostages slated for release handed over to IDF; Hamas says it’s ‘ready’ for next phase

World: Hamas claims that Shiri Bibas and her two children were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military disputes this, saying intelligence and forensic analysis suggest the Bibas children were deliberately killed by their captors. Middle East

Israel confirms receiving Shiri Bibas’ remains in overnight handover by Hamas

Hamas has confirmed that it will release three Israeli hostages as planned on Saturday, raising hopes that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza will continue to hold. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages on Saturday