The Secretary-General of the UN welcomed the return of the body of the last Israeli hostage remaining in the Gaza Strip after the unprecedented attack by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, while calling for the “full implementation” of the ceasefire reached after two years of war.

“We welcome reports of this development and express our condolences to the family. The full implementation of the agreed ceasefire in Gaza is absolutely essential,” said Stephane Dujarik, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general.