Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, according to the Israeli defense minister.
The victims, Yosef Al Zaydani and his son Hamzah, were believed alive until now, and their return raises pressure on Israel for a ceasefire deal.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Israeli airstrikes killing at least five people in Gaza, including infants.
Negotiations for a ceasefire continue, although previous talks mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar have not succeeded.
Since the conflict began, the Gaza Health Ministry reports over 45,800 Palestinians have died, with a significant number classified as civilians.