The Israeli authorities announced that the remains of the hostage handed over on Monday, as part of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, have been identified as belonging to Sergeant Major Tal Haimi, a Romanian-Israeli citizen.

The forensic doctors in Israel have confirmed the identity of the remains of Sergeant Major Tal Haimi, a deceased hostage who was killed in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, while defending a kibbutz. This is the 13th deceased hostage identified since the signing of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, proposed by the USA. His remains were recovered by the Red Cross from Gaza and transferred into the custody of Israeli forces. The Hostage and Missing Families Forum expressed condolences to Haimi's family, highlighting the deep pain felt by them.