Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator Gal Hirsch addressed the families of deceased hostages after Hamas's announcement and confirmed that the transfer of another deceased hostage is expected tonight. "The Prime Minister is continuously updated. After receiving the deceased, a respectful military ceremony will be held, after which the body will be transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification," it was reported. He added that "our policy on this matter is clear and uncompromising - we will continue to work tirelessly, decisively and forcefully to return all our hostages home."