Israel Recovers Final Hostage's Body from Gaza, Clears Path for Ceasefire Phase Two

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News18•26-01-2026, 20:30
Israel Recovers Final Hostage's Body from Gaza, Clears Path for Ceasefire Phase Two
- •Israel announced the recovery of 24-year-old police officer Ran Gvili's remains from Gaza, completing the 'final mission'.
- •Gvili, killed on October 7, 2023, was found after extensive excavation in a northern Gaza cemetery and the 'Yellow Line' area.
- •His family had conditioned the second phase of the ceasefire on the return of his body, adding pressure on the Israeli government.
- •The recovery removes a major obstacle, clearing the way for the 'second phase' of the US-mediated ceasefire deal.
- •The next phase includes forming an International Stabilization Force, establishing a Technocratic Government in Palestine, and disarming Hamas.
Why It Matters: Israel recovered the last hostage's body, fulfilling a key condition for advancing the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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