IDF Recovers Remains of Last Oct. 7 Hostage in Gaza

IDF Recovers Remains of Last Oct. 7 Hostage in Gaza
Above: A vehicle carrying the body of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage remaining in Gaza, arrives at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute prior to the funeral ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Jan. 26, 2026. Image credit: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu/Getty Images

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Anti-Israel narrative

Israel's recovery of the final hostage's remains eliminates any justification for continued aggression against Gaza, yet the assault persists — over 480 Palestinians killed during this supposed ceasefire alone. While the world fixates on one body, 10,000 Palestinian prisoners languish in Israeli detention, where 122 have perished from torture and starvation. The hypocrisy is staggering.

Pro-Israel narrative

The recovery of the final hostage marks a monumental achievement that closes a painful chapter and proves Israel's commitment to bringing every single person home. After 843 days, all 20 living hostages and all 28 deceased have been returned to their families, paving the way for a new future defined by peace and prosperity rather than war and destruction.

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