The military also recovered a second hostage's body, but their name has not been made public at the request of the family.

The boys, aged between 13 and 14, are charged with gang rape, sexual assault, violence, extortion and death threats as well as capturing, recording, or transmitting intimate images.

The negotiations were held in a series of meetings in the Knesset, and involved, intermittently, representatives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The second hostage's name has not been made public yet due to the family's request, but they have been informed of the body's recovery.