Israelis are mourning after the remains of a soldier killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack were returned to Israel. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the remains belonged to one of the troops who had been missing since the assault on southern communities. Families, friends, and citizens gathered to pay their respects in emotional ceremonies, marking a painful moment of closure. Officials said the return of remains underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with dozens of hostages and missing persons still unaccounted for. The somber return has reignited calls for renewed efforts to secure the release of all hostages and achieve a lasting truce in Gaza.
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