Israel says Rafah crossing to open after search for last captive body ends

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 25, 2026 at 10:37 PM

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Israel will reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt for people to pass through only after the remains of the last Israeli captive in Gaza, soldier Ran Gvili, are located. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office stated the opening is contingent on the return of all living captives and Hamas making a full effort to find and return all deceased captives. Hamas claims to have provided the location of Gvili's remains as part of the ceasefire agreement and urges mediators to ensure Israel fulfills its obligations. Israel has launched a large-scale operation in a northern Gaza cemetery to locate the remains, vowing to continue the search until successful. The Rafah crossing remains closed until this condition is met.

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Abu Obeida 50% Qassam Brigades 60% Ran Gvili ×270% Egypt ×270% Rafah crossing ×280% Israel ×280% Hamas ×380% Benjamin Netanyahu ×390% Gaza ×490%

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