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Israel says Red Cross, Egyptian team and Hamas searching for hostage bodies in Gaza


An aerial view of the destruction of a residential neighborhood, after the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area, as part of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Oct. 25, 2025. (Credit: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters)

Israel said on Monday it had allowed a team including Red Cross staff, Egyptian rescuers, and a Hamas member to search for the bodies of deceased hostages in Gaza.

"The Red Cross, the Egyptian technical team, and a Hamas person have been permitted to enter beyond the [Israeli army] Yellow Line position in Gaza under close [Israeli army] supervision to identify the location of our hostages," Israel government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian told journalists.

A Red Cross spokesperson also confirmed it was part of the team searching for hostage bodies.

Israel said on Monday it had allowed a team including Red Cross staff, Egyptian rescuers, and a Hamas member to search for the bodies of deceased hostages in Gaza.

"The Red Cross, the Egyptian technical team, and a Hamas person have been permitted to enter beyond the [Israeli army] Yellow Line position in Gaza under close [Israeli army] supervision to identify the location of our hostages," Israel government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian told journalists.

A Red Cross spokesperson also confirmed it was part of the team searching for hostage bodies.