Summary
The Israeli military announced that the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip, have been found and returned for burial. This event marks the fulfillment of a key condition in a ceasefire deal intended to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Key Facts
- The remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive, were found in the Gaza Strip.
- The identification was done by the National Center of Forensic Medicine alongside the Israel Police and Military Rabbinate.
- The retrieval of Gvili's remains allows for further steps in a ceasefire agreement made in October.
- All hostages held in Gaza have now been returned, according to the Israeli military.
- Hamas provided information on the possible location of Gvili’s body as part of the ceasefire negotiations.
- Israel will open the Rafah crossing, which connects Gaza and Egypt, now that the captive has been found.
- The crossing will only allow people to pass, not goods, at this stage.
