The Israeli military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip, have been retrieved, clearing the way for the next phase of a ceasefire deal agreed in October.
“Following the completion of the identification process by the National Centre of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, [military] representatives informed the family of the late Ran Gvili that his body has been returned for burial,” said army spokesman Avichay Adraee.
Gvili’s return to Israel marks the end of Hamas’ obligation to return all 251 people, dead or alive, to Israel under the terms of the ceasefire deal.
Later on Monday, Central Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital said it had received nine living Palestinian detainees released by Israel.
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Remains of Last Israeli Captive Ran Gvili Recovered from Gaza, Says Israel
01/26/2026
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