![Search efforts continue in Jabalia area as International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) personnel, teams from Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, and the Quds Brigades of Islamic Jihad join operations to retrieve the bodies of Israeli hostages in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 03, 2025. [Hamza Z. H. Qraiqea - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AA-20251203-39880271-39880252-SEARCH_EFFORTS_CONTINUE_IN_GAZAS_JABALIA_UNDER_TRUCE_DEAL.jpg)
The armed wing of Hamas said on Sunday it informed mediators of the location of the body of the last Israeli soldier held in Gaza and that Israeli forces are searching an area based on the information provided, Anadolu reports. The group shared “all available details” with mediators regarding the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili, Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman said in a statement. “The (Israeli) enemy is now conducting searches in one of the locations based on the information we provided,” he said, adding that the group handled the issue of captives and remains “with full transparency.” He said Al-Qassam fulfilled its obligations under the ceasefire agreement by handing over all captives and remains “as quickly as possible,” accusing Israel of failing […]
