Israel announced that the remains of a hostage that Israel said Friday had been recovered in Gaza were of Idan Shtivi.
Israel announced that the remains of a hostage recovered Friday in Gaza were those of Idan Shtivi.
The IDF said Saturday the body of the 28-year-old, who was held hostage for 693 days in Gaza, was recovered in a joint operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Shtivi, a student of sustainability and government, was identified by the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Shtivi was kidnapped from the Nova music festival in the Hamas-led attack on Oct.
