Forensic Medicine
From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7
First international forensic conference on Oct 7 led by Hadassah Medical Center in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem forensic experts shared accounts of efforts identify victims
The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem hosts international forensic conference on horrors of October 7
Body discovered in Jerusalem warehouse identified as radio producer missing for two decades
Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya
Police confirm remains found in Jerusalem woods belong to Finnish tourist
Children walking in the woods outside of Pisgat Ze'ev on Friday before Shabbat found the bones and showed them to one of their fathers, who called the police.
Human remains found by children in Jerusalem woods may solve year-long mystery of missing tourist
Children walking in the woods outside of Pisgat Ze'ev on Friday before Shabbat found the bones and showed them to one of their fathers, who called the police.
‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”
How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer
The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.
Itamar Shlesinger's remains found after two years near Ein Hod in northern Israel
Shlesinger, a 33-year-old from Haifa, went missing on September 22, 2023, after being involved in a car accident in the Ein Hod area of the Carmel.
Remains found in cistern near Beit Guvrin identified as missing person Moshe Tzabari
Earlier in the afternoon, Israel Police opened an investigation into the incident and the possibility of ruling it a murder.
Findings transferred by Hamas from Gaza not connected to hostages, PMO confirms
National Center of Forensic Medicine confirm that the findings brought yesterday from Gaza for examination do not belong to Israeli hostages.
Dror Or identified as Gaza hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms
Or was murdered on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken to Gaza by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. His death was formally determined on May 2, 2024. Or was 48 and had three children.
Deceased hostage returned to Israel identified as Meny Godard, PMO confirms
Meny Godard, 73, from Kibbutz Be'eri, was murdered alongside his wife Ayelet on October 7, his remains taken into Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists.
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.
