Ceremony for last Israeli captive returned from Gaza
In January 2026, Israeli police held a ceremony for Ran Gvili, the last slain Israeli captive whose remains were recovered from Gaza. Members of Gvili's family attended the ceremony.

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AI-generatedIn January 2026, Israeli police held a ceremony for Ran Gvili, the last slain Israeli captive whose remains were recovered from Gaza. Members of Gvili's family attended the ceremony. The retrieval of Gvili's remains marks a significant step, clearing the path for the implementation of the second phase of the US-backed Gaza ceasefire agreement. The recovery concludes the search for captives and allows focus to shift towards the next stage of the negotiated truce. The event took place in Israel following the return of Gvili's body from Gaza.
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4 extractedMembers of Ran Gvili's family attended the ceremony.
Ran Gvili was a slain captive.
Israeli police held a ceremony for Ran Gvili after his remains were retrieved from Gaza.
The recovery clears the way for the second phase of the US-backed Gaza ceasefire.