The Israeli military announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, that it has retrieved the remains of Ran Gvili, an Israeli police officer who was the last hostage held in Gaza. The recovery marks the conclusion of a years-long effort to repatriate all individuals taken during the conflict.
In a statement, the military confirmed that Gvili’s remains were identified through a joint process involving the National Forensic Centre, Israeli police, and military rabbinate. Authorities have notified his family, enabling burial arrangements to proceed.
“All hostages held in the Gaza Strip have now been formally repatriated,” the statement emphasized, signaling a symbolic milestone in Israel’s post-conflict recovery efforts. The development comes amid ongoing regional tensions, with analysts noting its potential implications for future security negotiations.
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