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‘Like hell’: soldiers deal with emotional toll of recovering Ran Gvili's body in Gaza

The emotional toll on Israeli troops who recovered the last hostage in Gaza was immense, prompting urgent trauma care; Soldiers faced harrowing scenes, with mental health teams providing support to prevent long-term psychological harm.

Sarit Rosenblum | 02.01.26

The return of Ran Gvili as the echo of Yosef: A Jewish story of national responsibility and hope

In the midst of the Exodus, Moses set everything aside to retrieve Joseph’s bones; like Ran, a hero of Israel, Joseph was first to go down and last to leave, and the immense effort to bring him to burial is part of the Jewish story

Rabbi David Stav | 01.30.26

גופתו של סותטיסאק רינטלאק מועברת לידי הצלב האדום בעזה

Hamas didn’t return Ran Gvili — Israel still transferred 15 Palestinian bodies

Israel honored a ceasefire agreement by transferring 15 Palestinian bodies via the Red Cross, despite the last hostage being recovered by IDF forces rather than handed over by Hamas

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.29.26

From 3,100 missing to final closure: IDF Hostage Command winds down after historic mission

Born in the chaos of Oct. 7 amid shock and thousands missing, Hostage Command ends two years of intense, emotional operations with the burial of Ran Gvili, marking quiet missions, deep intel ties and the looming question: what happens next?

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.29.26

After helping recover his body, Idan Amedi honors slain hostage Ran Gvili with song at funeral

Amedi, who recently returned to reserve duty after being severely wounded during fighting in Gaza, took part alongside other fighters in the mission to retrieve Gvili’s body from the Gaza Strip

Ran Boker | 01.28.26

Thousands gather in Meitar for memorial ceremony honoring Ran Gvili

The coffin of the last hostage returned from Gaza arrived in Meitar for the eulogies ahead of burial; his mother, Talik, addressed Hamas, saying, ‘You tried to terrorize the nation and look what remains of you’; his brother said life can move on, and his father recited Kaddish at Shura

Shilo Freid, Alexandra Lukash, Lihi Gordon | 01.28.26

Funeral convoy to escort Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili: 'It was an honor to help bring him home'

Ran Gvili’s funeral will begin at 10:30, with a police convoy escorting his casket from Camp Shura to Meitar; friend Guy Elkabetz, who joined the mission to find him, said: 'I heard on the radio, ‘Rani has been found.’ He’ll be with me for life'

Lihi Gordon | 01.28.26

'Our hero': Ran Gvili to be buried in hometown of Meitar after 843 days

The funeral procession for the last hostage whose remains were held in Gaza is set to depart from the Shura military cemetery near Ramla and travel to the southern community of Meitar

Gilad Cohen | 01.28.26

ראש הממשלה במסיבת עיתונאים משותפת עם מתאם שו"ן

Netanyahu warns Iran any attack will be met with force 'never seen before'

In press conference following return of last hostage held by Hamas, PM warns Tehran against aggression, vowing an unprecedented Israeli response if Iran launches an attack; rules out Turkish and Qatari military presence in Gaza

Gilad Cohen | 01.27.26

‘An anchor in the chaos’: the Gvili family’s fight to bring home the last hostage

On Dec. 3, Thai hostage Suthatisak Rintalak was returned for burial, leaving Ran Gvili the last captive in Gaza. After 843 days in Hamas captivity and a relentless family struggle, he was brought home; 'Our hero — first to go out, last to return,' his mother said.

Dan Oren | 01.27.26

Trump revs up next move on Gaza as Hamas faces test of ‘seriousness’

With the return of the last hostage Ran Gvili removing a key obstacle, US-backed plans move toward reopening Rafah Crossing and advancing Trump’s Gaza initiative, as Israel questions whether Hamas will truly disarm

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26

‘Pride is stronger than sorrow, we got closure’: family of Ran Gvili speaks after his return

'We got closure, Rani is home and we are so proud,' his mother said; his brother called it 'a gift to be the brother of a hero,' while his sister spoke of sadness alongside relief and a powerful sense of release

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 01.26.26

Behind the recovery of Ran Gvili's body: Gazans ‘snatched’ for questioning led to burial site

Twenty dentists examined 250 bodies in 24 hours as reserve units and a Shin Bet–led operation followed extensive intelligence work; after the political echelon initially blocked an IDF search at the cemetery, operation Brave Heart succeeded, bringing home the last hostage

Yoav Zitun | 01.26.26

Itzik Gvili with the coffin of his son Ran

'Ran always brought people together': convoy escorting the coffin across Israel | Watch live

The last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili, was returned after 843 days in Gaza, identified in a Palestinian mass grave; fellow police fighters escorted his coffin, as his father embraced the forensic dentists who helped identify him at Nahal Oz

Roni Green Shaulov | 01.26.26

'The first to go out, the last to return. Our hero': Ran Gvili’s mother speaks after his return

After the body of the last Israeli captive was identified and returned, Ran Gvili’s mother thanked the IDF teams and spoke emotionally with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, saying the family finally feels relief after more than two years

Yoav Zitun | 01.26.26

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