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Ran Gvili

Ran Gvili

Israel Police Special Patrol Unit volunteer

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Notable Quotes

'He left the house on his own initiative, dressed in uniform and a vest. He wouldn't let his friends fight alone.' — Itzik Gvili, his father

Stories

Israel-Gaza hostage crisis and ceasefire

Force in Play

Deceased; remains recovered and returned to Israel on January 26, 2026

Israel recovered the remains of Ran Gvili on January 26, 2026, ending the 843-day hostage crisis that began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared in the Knesset on January 27 that 'There are no more hostages in Gaza.' The Hostages and Missing Families Forum halted activities after this closure.

Updated Feb 5