Security forces were called to the Israel-Lebanon border following the infiltration of Israeli civilians into Lebanon proper. The group threw stones at IDF soldiers who attempted to return them to Israel. Four suspects were arrested.
The identification process is expected to take hours and involve numerous experts. Professionals advise avoiding overexposure to distressing images. Experts emphasize that only certainty can allow families to begin healing, calling this an unprecedented event.
"The faces of eternal humanity that Hamas' barbarity will never destroy," the post read, ahead of upcoming hostage return.
As phase one of the hostage deal continues, a secret appendix revealed Tuesday states that four deceased hostages will be transferred to Israel within two days.
Ahead of the release of six living hostages this Saturday and four deceased hostages this Thursday, these are the stories of the 14 remaining hostages of phase one of the hostage deal.
The family of hostage David Cunio announced that they had received a sign of life from him, through one of the hostages who was released as part of the current deal. His younger brother, Ariel, was also kidnapped, partner of former hostage Arbel Yehud.
Only after a definitive identification process of the bodies by the Israeli healthcare system will the families be formally notified. The process is expected to take several hours.
The IDF is expected to remain, with US approval, at five strategic positions along the Israel-Lebanon border until it is confirmed that Hezbollah will not return south of the Litani River. The IDF is preparing to reinforce its presence in the border area and anticipates protests from local residents.
The fast, representing one minute for each day of captivity, aims to raise awareness of the hostages' ongoing ordeal.
Released captives shed many pounds due to their abuse, show muscle deterioration and complex health challenges, requiring long-term care. Captors force fed them before release to hide dire state.