Hamas announced Monday that recovering the remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza proves its commitment to the 2025 ceasefire deal. The group’s spokesperson, Hazem Qassem, urged mediators to pressure Israel to uphold its obligations, calling the recovery a “testament to our seriousness.”
Why It Matters Now
The remains of Ran Gvili, an Israeli police officer killed during the October 7, 2023 attacks, were identified and returned to Israel this week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the IDF’s “tremendous achievement,” while Hamas framed it as a step toward stabilizing the U.S.-brokered truce.
Behind the Headlines
🔍 Israel located Gvili’s remains in a Gaza cemetery after a “large-scale operation” based on intel.
🤝 The ceasefire, active since October 2025, involved Qatar and Egypt as mediators.
🌍 Hamas claims all hostages—alive or deceased—have now been returned under the deal’s first phase.
What’s Next?
While Israel celebrates closure for grieving families, tensions linger. Hamas insists Gaza’s post-conflict governance must involve a “technocratic committee,” a sticking point that could test the fragile peace. Stay tuned for updates as reconstruction talks gain momentum. ✨
