Israel says the remains of final hostage in Gaza are recovered, key for ceasefire’s next phase

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By JULIA FRANKEL and SAMY MAGDYJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Israel announced the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, the final hostage held in Gaza, on Monday. Gvili, a police officer killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, was among the first taken into Gaza. The recovery follows a large-scale Israeli military operation in a Gaza cemetery. Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed the recovery as fulfilling a promise to bring all hostages home. The return of all remaining hostages, living or dead, was a key condition of the ceasefire's first phase, and Gvili's family had urged delaying the second phase until his remains were found. Hamas has stated they have now committed to all terms of the ceasefire's first phase, paving the way for the second phase, which will address issues like Gaza's governance.

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Nuseirat 30% Tel Aviv 40% Gaza Strip 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Hamas ×480% Israel ×690% Ran Gvili ×690% Gaza ×790%

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