The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the identification and repatriation of the body of Itai Svirski, a hostage abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023. The Forum of Hostage Families expressed that the return of Svirski’s body gives closure to the family. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the body was located during a special forces operation and extended condolences to the family, while asserting continued efforts to free remaining hostages.