US EditionIdan Shtivi Identified as Second Gaza Hostage Recovered in Special IDF Op.
The remains of two hostages taken during the October 7 Hamas attack were recovered in a joint operation; 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with 20 believed alive, officials said.
- On 08/31/2025, Israel confirmed the remains of Idan Shtivi, 28-year-old Israeli, were recovered in Gaza and identified at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine alongside Ilan Weiss's body in a joint IDF–Shin Bet operation.
- The October 7, 2023 assault left around 1,200 people dead and at least 251 abducted into Gaza during Hamas's attack at the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re'im.
- The IDF and Shin Bet described the retrieval as a complex, intelligence-led operation led by Israel Defense Forces' Southern Command with Military Intelligence and Hostage Task Force support, with remains returned for dignified burial and efforts ongoing to bring all hostages home.
- Israel reports that 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with 20 believed alive; Hamas holds 20 living hostages and 28 bodies while Israeli government pursues military pressure and mediated negotiations.
- The recoveries underscore the bravery of ordinary Israelis like Idan Shtivi and Ilan Weiss and highlight families' calls for negotiated exchanges, reflecting the military–diplomatic balance.
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Second Hostage Body Recovered in Gaza Identified as Idan Shtivi After Remains of Ilan Weiss Found Earlier - The Media Line
Israel confirmed Saturday night that the remains of […] The post Second Hostage Body Recovered in Gaza Identified as Idan Shtivi After Remains of Ilan Weiss Found Earlier appeared first on The Media Line.
Hostage Idan Shtivi, an IDF commando, died fighting terrorists after being taken to G
Bodies of hostages Idan Shtivi and Ilan Weiss were returned to Israel in a special IDF and Shin Bet operation; family and friends remember him as courageous, a lover of nature and photography and someone who helped others during the attack
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Columbus Jewish NewsBody of hostage Idan Shtivi identified after Gaza recovery
Killed rescuing Nova festival attendees during the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, he was one of two deceased captives recovered recently. His identification came a day after that of Ilan Weiss.The post Body of hostage Idan Shtivi identified after Gaza recovery…
Israel has also confirmed the identity of the second hostage recovered from the Gaza Strip. He is a 28-year-old student. Thousands of people have once again demonstrated against the Israeli government in Tel Aviv.
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