Two latest bodies handed over by Hamas sent for DNA testing in Israel
The Israeli military says that the Red Cross has now handed over two additional bodies of captives that Hamas was able to locate inside Gaza. But Israel says Hamas is not holding up its end of the deal – meaning that it needs to give all of the bodies that are still being held in Gaza.
Israel said on Monday they received four bodies, on Tuesday three bodies and tonight two bodies. But those two bodies are still awaiting identification. They are now being sent to the forensic institute in the central part of the country for DNA testing.
Fighters with the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, stand guard in Gaza City on October 15, 2025, near the location where the bodies of two captives were handed over to the Red Cross for return to Israel
Remains of two more Gaza captives identified: Israeli military
The Israeli military has released the names of two deceased captives whose bodies were returned from Gaza on Wednesday night.
The military said Israel’s National Centre for Forensic Medicine, in collaboration with the Israel Police and the military, identified the remains as those of Inbar Haiman and Muhammad el-Atrash.
According to the military, Haiman, 27, was at the Nova music festival and was killed during the October 7 attack on Israel, and her body was taken to Gaza.
Advanced Staff Sergeant el-Atrash, 39, served with the Israeli army’s northern brigade and was killed in fighting on October 7, and his body was also taken to Gaza.
Sure killed on Oct 7, decomposing for 2 years in Gaza. Far more likely to be killed in one of the bombardments.
Brother of deceased captive says return of body finally ‘closes circle’ for family
As we reported, Israeli authorities have formally identified two bodies returned by Hamas on Wednesday night as belonging to civilian Inbar Haiman and soldier Muhammad el-Atrash.
El-Atrash’s brother, Nimr, has now offered the family’s first statement since his return.
“At least he should have a grave,” he told Israel’s Ynet News site. “The circle is finally closed. The last two years were tough for us. For a time we did not know if he was alive or dead. Bringing him for burial closes the circle,” Nimr added.
Apparently the IDF knew he was killed on Oct 7... I'm happy you finally got closure, not knowing is the worst. Yet your government is still using your brother for propaganda.
