Hamas Returns Remains of Israeli Officer That Were Held More Than a Decade

TEL AVIV—Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli army officer that were held by the militant group for more than a decade, authorities said, marking an emotional moment for the country and for his family, which had fought for years to bring his body home.

Hadar Goldin, 23 years old, was killed in action in Rafah in southern Gaza during the 2014 Gaza war, and his body taken by Hamas. His remains were handed over to Israel on Sunday as part of the current cease-fire deal, and forensic authorities confirmed his identity.

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