The family of a UK-linked Hamas hostage have confirmed the 'bitter news' that his body is among those to have been returned to Israel. Oded Lifshitz, an 84-year-old retired Israeli journalist, was taken hostage on October 7, 2023, and his body was identified as one of the four returned by Hamas. His wife, Yocheved, was also taken hostage but was released two weeks later. The news has been described as a devastating blow, and the family hopes for the safe return of all hostages.