Red Cross vehicles departed Gaza City this evening, October 14th, 2025, after receiving the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Hamas. Al Jazeera aired footage of three Red Cross vehicles entering a secure location in Gaza City to facilitate the transfer, which was then en route to connect with IDF forces. This transfer occurred as Israeli soldiers reportedly killed several Palestinians in northern Gaza on Tuesday. The development follows comments made by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, who stated that Hamas "eliminated two very evil gangs, and killed a number of their members," adding, "It didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you, that’s okay." Previous reports from October 14th confirmed Israel's receipt of six bodies, with four having been previously identified. The Prime Minister's Office reiterated a commitment to restoring all abducted individuals for proper burial. The Rafah crossing remained closed, with Israel having previously decided to close it until Hamas returns all held hostages' bodies, as a measure to convey seriousness to Hamas regarding the return of abductees.
