Hamas has issued an official statement confirming the recovery of the body of the final Israeli captive held in the Gaza Strip, reiterating its adherence to the terms of the existing ceasefire agreement. The group noted that the discovery was the result of extensive efforts conducted in alignment with national obligations and the ceasefire protocols established in October.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the location of the remains was identified following the submission of detailed information to international mediators. Hamas stated that with this development, Palestinian resistance forces have fully implemented their obligations under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. The statement further emphasized that Israel must now fulfill all remaining clauses of the deal without exception, specifically demanding the reopening of the Rafah border crossing in both directions.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) subsequently confirmed that the body of the final captive, identified as Ran Gvili, was recovered during search operations in the eastern part of Gaza. This development marks a significant point in the ongoing negotiations facilitated by regional mediators. Historically, the Rafah crossing serves as a vital conduit for humanitarian aid and the movement of people between Gaza and Egypt, and its operational status remains a central point of contention in broader regional stability efforts and diplomatic discussions involving international stakeholders.
