Israel Receives Coffin Said to Contain Body of Gaza Hostage

Israeli authorities have received a coffin containing remains recovered from northern Gaza. Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad state the body is that of an Israeli hostage. The Israeli military confirmed the transfer, which occurred via an unspecified third party. Officials will transport the coffin to a forensic institute in Tel Aviv. There, experts will conduct identification tests to verify the person's identity and cause of death. The military did not name which hostage the groups claim the body to be. The recovery follows ongoing negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar. These talks aim to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages still held in Gaza.