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

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.
Israel National News

Attempted attack during operation to locate Ran Gvili

Two terrorists approached reserve soldiers from the Alexandroni Brigade while they were conducting a search while attempting to locate the last hostage.
The Times of Israel on MSN

After 843 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes, Hostages Square clock goes dark with Ran Gvili’s return

Emotional Tel Aviv ceremony, heavy with symbolism, commemorates end of digital count-up marking hostages' time in Gaza after return of final captive's body The post After 843 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes,

Netanyahu, hostage coordinator Gal Hirsch hold press conference after return of Ran Gvili's remains

The conference comes a day after the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the final hostage taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, were discovered by the IDF in northern Gaza and returned to Israel.