Israel to Reopen Rafah Crossing After Last Hostage's Remains Recovered

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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 08:01
Israel to Reopen Rafah Crossing After Last Hostage's Remains Recovered
- •Israel announced a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing, contingent on the recovery of the last hostage's remains.
- •The crossing, a vital aid entry point, has been closed since Israeli forces took control during the war in Gaza.
- •The reopening is for pedestrian passage only, subject to full Israeli inspection, and requires the return of all living hostages and efforts to locate deceased ones.
- •The Israeli military is searching a cemetery in Gaza for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage.
- •Hamas claims to have provided mediators with information regarding Gvili's body location.
Why It Matters: Rafah crossing reopening hinges on the recovery of Ran Gvili's remains and full Israeli inspection.
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