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World18 October 2025Archive brief

Bodies of two deceased hostages were returned to Israel via the custody of the Red Cross from Hamas, the two hostages' names were Sgt.

The bodies of two deceased hostages were returned to Israel via the custody of the Red Cross from Hamas, the two hostages' names were Sgt. Maj. Muhammad Al-Atrash and Inbar Haiman.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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The bodies of two deceased hostages were returned to Israel via the custody of the Red Cross from Hamas, the two hostages' names were Sgt. Maj. Muhammad Al-Atrash and Inbar Haiman.

The development was among the significant world stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to The Times of Israel on 18 October 2025.

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