Israel forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014

The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.

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Staff Sgt Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" by the Israeli military and Shin Bet security service in Gaza, according to a statement.

His family was informed following an identification procedure carried out by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Military Rabbinate, it added.

Hamas had been expected to hand over Shaul's remains as part of the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, which was meant to be implemented on Sunday morning but has been delayed.

The Palestinian armed group is also holding three other Israelis seized before its 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the current war in Gaza.

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