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flag Itay Chen, the last U.S. citizen held by Hamas, was returned to Israel from Gaza on Nov. 4, 2025, marking the end of the U.S. hostage crisis.

flag The remains of Itay Chen, a 19-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and IDF staff sergeant, were returned from Gaza to Israel on November 4, 2025, marking the first repatriation of a U.S. citizen held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attack. flag Chen, killed during the assault on the Nahal Oz base, was the last known U.S. citizen still held by Hamas. flag His body was handed over via the Red Cross as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with Israel confirming identification through forensic analysis. flag His return brings closure for his family and marks the end of the U.S. hostage situation in Gaza, though seven other deceased hostages remain in Gaza.

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