Hamas released the body of slain Israeli-American hostage Itay Chen — the last US citizen held by the terror group, the IDF confirmed Tuesday night.
The terrorist group made the handoff to the Red Cross after reporting that another body was located in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City, where the remains of other hostages have been retrieved.
The body was later identified as Chen, a 19-year-old soldier with New York roots who was killed during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
“The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement,” the Israeli military said in a statement.
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