IDF: Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Meny (Menachem) Godard that his body has been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Meny Godard was murdered by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization on October 7th and his body was abducted to the Gaza Strip. Meny was 73 years old at the time of his death, and was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri. His death was officially determined on December 8th, 2023. He leaves behind four children and seven grandchildren. His wife, Ayelet Godard, was also murdered during the attack on the kibbutz.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

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