Israel Recovers Final Hostage Remains in Gaza, Paving Way for Ceasefire Phase Two

• Israel announced the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, the final hostage in Gaza, clearing the path for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
• The recovery followed a large-scale military operation in a northern Gaza cemetery to locate Gvili's remains.
• Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, was killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel.
• The return of all hostages, living or dead, was a crucial part of the ceasefire's first phase, with Gvili's family urging no second phase until his remains were found.
• The US-brokered truce, effective October 10, aims to wind down the conflict, with the next phase including an international stabilization force and disarming Hamas.

Why It Matters: Israel recovered the last hostage's remains, enabling the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.