Hamas still holds bodies of 5 hostages they already killed
Posted on | November 9, 2025 | No Comments
Current Status of Hostage Bodies in GazaAs of November 9, 2025, five bodies of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel (and one from a prior conflict) remain held in Gaza by Hamas or its allies. This follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal that took effect on October 10, 2025, which mandated the release of all living hostages (20 were returned by October 13) and the remains of 28 deceased hostages. So far, 23 bodies have been repatriated to Israel via the Red Cross, leaving these five unrecovered. Hamas has cited difficulties locating remains under rubble from the war, while Israel accuses deliberate delays.The Five Remaining HostagesThese individuals were killed either on October 7, 2023, or shortly after in captivity; their bodies were not returned in the initial phases of the deal:
- Meny Godard: A 53-year-old security guard from Nir Oz kibbutz, killed defending his community on October 7.
- Ran Gvili: A 34-year-old sound technician from Nir Oz, abducted and later confirmed dead in captivity.
- Dror Or: A 48-year-old from Kibbutz Be’eri, killed during the attack on his home.
- Sudthisak Rinthalak: A 39-year-old Thai farmworker from Kibbutz Alumim, killed on October 7.
- Hadar Goldin: A 23-year-old IDF soldier killed in combat during the 2014 Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge); his body has been held by Hamas since then, predating the current conflict.
The repatriation process is ongoing but stalled on these cases, complicating the ceasefire’s second phase, which includes broader issues like Gaza’s governance and reconstruction. Israeli officials express hope for their return but note intelligence assessments suggest some remains may be irretrievable. Families continue to advocate publicly, with rallies held in Tel Aviv as recently as November 8.
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