Body of 28-year-old hostage recovered in Gaza, Israel says

The body of a 28-year-old Israeli man who was kidnapped by Hamas militants during its Oct. 7 terror attack was recovered by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, Israeli authorities announced early Friday.

Israel Defense Forces reported on social media that the body of Elia Toledano was recovered by Israeli special forces and returned to Israel, where he was positively identified.

No further details were immediately provided on where and how Toledano's body was located.