Family confirms return of UK-linked hostage's body from Hamas

The family of Oded Lifshitz, an 84-year-old hostage linked to the UK, confirmed his body was returned by Hamas on February 20, 2025. Lifshitz had been missing since the October 7 attack and was identified among four bodies returned to Israel. His family expressed deep sorrow over the news, ending 503 days of uncertainty. Lifshitz's wife, Yocheved, was released two weeks after the attack. The family is now beginning their mourning process. Three other bodies returned include Shiri Bibas and her two children. The lawyer for Lifshitz's daughter described the day as one of immense sadness, highlighting the tragic outcome for the families involved.