Israel received six bodies of hostages from Hamas in Gaza City earlier today, October 14th, 2025, according to multiple reports including Al Jazeera. The Red Cross convoy arrived to receive the "cabinets of spaces" from Hamas, with the transfer documented by Al Jazeera. This comes as the Rafah crossing remains closed. Reports from Yediot News indicate that six bodies were expected today, a higher number than the four previously confirmed. Ex-hostage Tal Shoham described some of the captors as "normal people becoming terrorists," including a first-grade teacher, a university lecturer, and a doctor, as reported by The Times of Israel. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that Hamas eliminated "two very evil gangs" and killed members, adding that "It didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you, that’s okay." Released hostage soldier Matan Angrest, who served in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion on October 7th, was visited by military commanders at Ichilov Hospital today, the IDF confirmed. Angrest also spoke by phone with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The previous report from October 14th indicated that Israel had confirmed the return of four abducted individuals' bodies: Guy Illouz, Capt. Daniel Peretz, Yossi Sharabi, and Joshi, with the Prime Minister's Office stating a commitment to restoring all abducted individuals for proper burial.
