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3 more hostages' remains returned as Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Bodies of two hostages returned from Gaza identified at Israeli forensic institute amid ongoing efforts to recover more remains after Hamas abductions on Oct. 7, 2023.
- On Wednesday morning, Israeli authorities identified the bodies of Uriel Baruch and Tamir Nimrodi after their return from Gaza, confirmed at the Abu Kabir Institute with two additional bodies.
- Baruch was abducted on Oct. 7, 2023 while returning from the Nova music festival near Re'im, and Baruch's family learned 172 days later he had been murdered and held in Gaza.
- After nearly two years, Baruch's family announced the return of his body following prayers and hope, while Tamir Nimrodi's family publicly confirmed his identification with social posts and statements.
- The Defense Ministry warned the recovery process will be lengthy as additional remains are expected Wednesday, while Israel opened the Rafah crossing after returning four hostages.
- Amid ceasefire implementation and pressure on Hamas, security officials estimate roughly half of the slain hostages remain in Gaza while Hamas claims it knows locations of 14 of the 28 hostages.
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The Forum of Hostages and Missing Families reported that the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute identified Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy
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