Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahus Office Says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in a state memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the two-year Gaza war at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on Oct. 16, 2025. Alex Kolomoisky /AFP via Getty ImagesThe remains handed over to Israel by the terrorist group Hamas on Dec. 2 are not linked to any of the deceased Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.Israel received the remains, which the prime minister’s office called “findings,” on Dec. 2 via the Red Cross.