Israeli officials have reported that 128 hostages taken in the October 7 attacks are believed to still be in Gaza, with at least 34 confirmed dead. The Israel Defense Forces announced the discovery of the remains of Elyakim Libman, previously classified as a hostage in Gaza, within Israeli territory.
Israel maintains the classification of individuals as hostages until their remains are returned, regardless of their status. Among the hostages, not all are Israeli citizens, with eight being Thai nationals and one from Nepal.
