Bodies of four hostages to be returned to Israel at 11 p.m.

Israel confirms the hostage's bodies will be returned without the exchange ceremonies Hamas has regularly held.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 17:10

Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2025 19:25

A drone view shows Palestinians and terrorists gathering around Red Cross vehicles on the day Hamas hands over the bodies of deceased hostages Oded Lifschitz, Shiri Bibas and her two children Kfir and Ariel Bibas, seized during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack. (photo credit: REUTERS/Stringer) — A drone view shows Palestinians and terrorists gathering around Red Cross vehicles on the day Hamas hands over the bodies of deceased hostages Oded Lifschitz, Shiri Bibas and her two children Kfir and Ariel Bibas, seized during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Stringer)

The bodies of four Israeli hostages will be returned from the Gaza Strip at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post.

Israel confirms the hostage's bodies will be returned without the exchange ceremonies Hamas has regularly held.

Israel clarified that the names of those being released on Wednesday would only be confirmed after the authorities in Israel have identified them.

A HAMAS TERRORIST speaks with a Red Cross member before the release of hostages, in Khan Yunis, this past Saturday. For nearly 500 days, the Red Cross has failed to visit or provide medical assistance to a single hostage in Gaza, in complete violation of their mission statement, says the writer. (credit: Hatem Khaled/Reuters)

Families confirm

Tzachi Idan's family confirmed that his body would be among those being returned on Wednesday night.

"We are grateful for the great love and support we receive from the citizens of Israel, the media, and the Nahal Oz community. In these difficult hours, we ask that our privacy be respected."

Danny Elgert, the brother of hostage Itzik Elgert, said in an interview with N12 that he was informed that his brother would return to Israel as part of the hostage release deal.

Shlomo Mantzur's family confirmed that his body would be one of those being brought back to Israel tonight.