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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.
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.
Chen, killed during the assault on the Nahal Oz base, was the last known U.S. citizen still held by Hamas.
His body was handed over via the Red Cross as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with Israel confirming identification through forensic analysis.
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.
Itay Chen, el último ciudadano estadounidense retenido por Hamas, fue devuelto a Israel desde Gaza el 4 de noviembre de 2025, marcando el final de la crisis de rehenes de los Estados Unidos.