Remains of four hostages arrive at forensic institute, police confirm, names not yet announced

The bodies of four as-yet unidentified hostages entered into IDF custody, and have been transferred to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir for identification.

Remains of four hostages arrive at the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir, October 15, 2025.

Remains of four hostages arrive at the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir, October 15, 2025.

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, JAMES GENN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

OCTOBER 14, 2025 19:08

Updated: OCTOBER 15, 2025 01:29