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Israel Says Ran Gvili, Final Hostage, Returned From Gaza

Israel Says Ran Gvili, Final Hostage, Returned From Gaza

Summary

The Israel Defense Forces announced that the remains of Ran Gvili, who was the last hostage in Gaza, have been returned to Israel. Gvili, a member of the Israeli Police Special Forces, died on October 7, 2023, and his remains have now been recovered as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Key Facts

  • The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed returning Ran Gvili's remains from Gaza to Israel.
  • Gvili was the last hostage held in Gaza.
  • He was a member of the Israeli Police Special Forces.
  • Gvili died in combat on October 7, 2023.
  • His body was taken to the Gaza Strip after his death.
  • The recovery of his remains fulfilled a key condition of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
  • This marks the return of all hostages from Gaza to Israel.

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