In recent days, the National Institute of Forensic Medicine has been operating under special procedures protocol in preparation for receiving the bodies of the four hostages expected to arrive tomorrow (Thursday). As part of these preparations, a team of doctors, forensic experts, and laboratory technicians will be on-site, working around the clock to ensure a rapid, precise, and dignified identification process.
This complex mission involves top professionals, including forensic pathologists, criminal identification experts, and advanced technological teams specializing in DNA testing and data comparison. The preparations also include the recruitment of additional professionals to assist in completing the identification process and investigating the circumstances of death, all while adhering to strict standards of accuracy, respect, and medical ethics.
Minister of Health: “The process may take a long time”
Minister of Health Uriel Buso visited the Institute this morning to oversee the readiness of the teams, during which he emphasized the critical importance of their work: “I came to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine to see the preparations ahead of the return of the fallen in this round and those to follow. The professionals here are meticulously prepared in terms of logistics, with a deep commitment to enabling swift and precise identification.”
According to the Minister, the length of the identification process will vary depending on the condition of the bodies: “The process could be brief, but it may also take a long time since we have no precise information about the state of the fallen. What matters most is that we achieve definite identification, understand the circumstances of their deaths, and ensure they are laid to rest with honor in a Jewish burial.”
Cutting-Edge Technology for DNA Sample Comparison
The identification process at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine will be conducted using advanced professional methods that integrates cutting-edge technologies for DNA sample comparison. The entire procedure will be carried out under strict supervision, in full cooperation with the families of the fallen and with legal authorities, ensuring complete transparency.
The Institute has made it a priority to provide the bereaved families with the certainty they need while preserving the dignity of both the deceased and the living. “This is a national and moral mission of the highest order,” said a staff member at the Institute. “We are here to ensure that the process is conducted with the utmost sensitivity and precision.”
