Ran Gvili

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LEO TERRELL in his Washington office wearing his Hadar Goldin hat, with hostage pictures in the background. Lt. Goldin died in a 2014 Hamas ambush in Gaza, with his body finally returned to be laid to rest in Israel this past Nov.
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An empty classroom (illustrative).

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'Just wanted to serve the country': The story of Gaza hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili - explainer

The IDF recovered the body of Staff Sgt Maj Ran Gvili from Gaza, more than two years after he was killed fighting Hamas on October 7.

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili

IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza

The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili

Officials criticize partial reopening of Rafah, baby left outside office in Hadera

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Palestinians walk surrounded by the rubble of houses destroyed in Israeli strikes during the war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 22, 2026

'Handing Gaza to the PA': Israeli officials slam partially opening Rafah Border Crossing

The political reactions came before Israel confirmed the identification of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains on Monday.

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial

Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (not pictured) at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

IDF searching for slain hostage Ran Gvili's body in Gaza before Rafah crossing opens

The IDF is rushing to find the last Israeli hostage in Gaza as the clock ticks down for opening the Rafah Crossing.

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili

Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces

In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

No second phase without the return of Ran Gvili's remains - editorial

The return of fallen hostages is not a secondary issue to be postponed; it is a core obligation. Israel and the US should not allow themselves to be trapped in that pattern again.

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis

Israeli officials say staying out of Trump’s Board of Peace was never an option, citing influence over decisions, frustration with the UN, and concerns over Gaza and Hamas.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026

Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.