The body of an Israeli hostage held captive in Gaza since the October 7 attack has been identified after his remains were recovered, the military said, AFP reports.

Following a forensic examination, the Israeli military said it notified the family of Hamza al-Zayadna that he “was killed in Hamas captivity,” after on Wednesday announcing that the body of his father Youssef had been recovered and brought back to Israel.

The Arab Bedouin father and son were seized by Palestinian militants from Kibbutz Holit near the Gaza border during the deadliest-ever attack on Israel. Kidnapped with them were Hamza’s sister and brother, who were released during a week-long truce in November 2023.

Unconfirmed reports had emerged on Wednesday on the fate of Hamza al-Zayadna, though the military confirmed his remains had been identified.