Israel said on Tuesday it had identified the body of a hostage that was released by Hamas overnight, while the militant group’s chief negotiator said Hamas is determined to implement the ceasefire agreement with Israel.
US Vice President JD Vance is expected in the region on Tuesday to shore up the fragile ceasefire, which has teetered over the past few days.
Israel confirmed that Hamas released the body of Tal Haimi, who was killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and abducted from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on the Gaza border. Haimi, 42, a fourth-generation resident of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, was part of the emergency response team. He had four children, including one born after the attack.
Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel is still waiting for Hamas to turn over the remains of 15 deceased hostages. Thirteen bodies have been released since the ceasefire began.
After trading strikes earlier this week, Hamas negotiators reiterated that the group is committed to ensuring the war ends once and for …