From Fox News: Israel on Monday confirmed that the remains of Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, have been recovered and returned home.
Gvili, a 24-year-old Israel Police officer from Meitar at the time of his death, was killed during fighting on Oct. 7, 2023, after confronting Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Alumim and was later abducted to Gaza, according to a statement from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
“Ran, with his broad shoulders and radiant smile, was all heart. A true friend, loved by everyone. He loved life, was a young man of deep values, always spoke at eye level, and carried a powerful yet calm presence,” the group said.
Gvili is survived by his parents, Talik and Itzik, his brother Omri, and his sister Shira, and extended family.
The IDF confirmed the identification of remains and their return to the Gvili family for burial.
The IDF expressed condolences to the family.
All hostages have been returned from Gaza to Israel.
843 days after October 7, the last hostage is home and President Herzog can finally take off his yellow ribbon.
RAN IS HOME AND THERE ARE NO MORE ISRAELI HOSTAGES IN GAZA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2014💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/VfqvIXcS2O
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) January 26, 2026
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The last hostage is HOME!!
Now his family can properly mourn his murder.
The body of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, has been identified and recovered.
All the hostages have now been brought home 🎗️ pic.twitter.com/PR31KabfGr
— TheJewishAlly (@TheJewishAlly) January 26, 2026
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