Only One Deceased Hostage Remains In Gaza After Hamas Returns Another Dead Body

Only one hostage’s remains are still in Gaza after Israeli authorities said Thai officials confirmed the identity of another body recently turned over by Hamas.

The deceased hostage, Sudthisak Rinthalak, was a Thai farmworker taken by Hamas from the orchard where he worked and killed during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks, Israeli Defense Forces announced on social media. His remains were confirmed by authorities on Thursday.

Only the remains of National Counter-Terrorism Unit officer and Israeli police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, also killed after being taken on October 7, have yet to be returned, the prime minister’s office said Thursday in a statement.

The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has so far held off major engagements despite multiple small skirmishes between the two sides, as the slow implementation of President Donald Trump’s peace plan continues. It remains unclear whether Hamas will commit to disarming and relinquishing power over the Gaza Strip, despite increasing pressure from Arab allies.

Israel is also set to reopen