The Israeli government made the announcement as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to north Gaza after Israel opened checkpoints.
Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead.
Government spokesman David Mencer told reporters that Israel had received a list from the Palestinian armed group overnight that provided information on the status of the hostages.
Seven women have already been freed alive in exchange for more than 290 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails since the ceasefire began on January 19.
The Israeli government made the announcement as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to north Gaza after Israel opened checkpoints.
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