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, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, informed the family of Sudthisak Rinthalak that his body has been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai citizen, was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted to the Gaza Strip and held by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Sudthisak was 42 years old at the time of his death. He worked in agriculture and was abducted from the orchards of Kibbutz Be’eri.

His death was officially determined on May 16th, 2024, and he leaves behind his parents and a brother.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return the remaining deceased hostage, 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 the remaining hostage to his family and to a dignified burial.

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