Israel launches ‘large scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By NATALIE MELZERJanuary 25, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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Israel has launched a large-scale military operation in Gaza to locate the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held there since October 7, 2023. The operation, focused on a cemetery in northern Gaza and the Shijaiya-Tuffah area of Gaza City, involves specialized search teams, rabbis, and dental experts. This effort is seen as crucial for moving forward with the next phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, including opening the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. The Israeli government stated that the Rafah crossing will open upon completion of the operation, which could take several days. Gvili's family has urged the government to delay the ceasefire's second phase until his remains are recovered, but pressure is mounting to proceed.

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Shijaiya-Tuffah 40% Egypt 50% Gaza City 50% Rafah crossing ×370% Benjamin Netanyahu ×270% United States ×270% Hamas ×380% Gaza ×590% Israel ×790% Ran Gvili ×590%

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hostage recovery 90% gaza 90% large-scale operation 80% ceasefire 70% ran gvili 70% hamas 60% rafah crossing 60% search efforts 50% israeli military 50%

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