Major D., commander of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Yahlam who participated in operation "Brave Heart" and was the first to touch the examined bodies, including that of the last hostage Ran Gwaili, told ynet: "We cleared the area from explosive devices and the many bodies. It reminded me of the multitude of bodies from October 7, but we did significant mental preparation for the fighters. The bodies were buried in shrouds according to Muslim burial traditions. There was tremendous emotion at the moment of identification and leading up to it, some fighters were moved to tears and embraced each other. We saw Rani with the police uniform, and that helped initially confirm his identity." He noted that "We emphasized respecting the dead and returned all bodies for burial in their places. This is one of the differences between us and our enemies."