The Prime Minister's Office stated that "The IDF is currently conducting a focused operation to utilize all intelligence information obtained as part of the effort to locate and return the fallen hostage Ran Gvili. Upon completion of the operation and in accordance with the agreement with the U.S., Israel will open the Rafah crossing. The State of Israel is committed to returning Israeli hero Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili and will spare no effort to return him for burial in Israel."