The decision reflects a transition away from a state of high-intensity warfare, as the U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza holds.

The set of remains handed over to Israel on Tuesday were those of Itay Chen, the final remaining American Israeli hostage, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient cult while excavating an area in northern Israel, officials said.

Hamas has handed over to the Red Cross a coffin containing what it says is the body of another deceased hostage, the Israeli military has said. The remains have been transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to the National Centre of Foreign Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification.

Perhaps this is why they are shooting the messenger right now, because it holds a mirror to Israeli society,” said the head of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel.

Israeli national team gymnasts Lihie Raz and Eyal Indig continued training despite Indonesia blocking their visas for world championships days after Gaza ceasefire.

A man accused of attacking protesters advocating for the release of hostages in June pleaded not guilty to 184 state charges during his arraignment.