![Body of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage remaining in the Gaza Strip, is found during search operations conducted in the east of Gaza City, Gaza on January 26, 2026. [Israel Defense Forces (IDF)/Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AA-20260126-40374618-40374611-THE_ISRAELI_ARMY_FOUND_THE_BODY_OF_THE_LAST_ISRAELI_HOSTAGE_IN_GAZA-1.jpg)
US President Donald Trump lauded on Monday the return of the remains of the final Israeli hostage from the besieged Gaza Strip, congratulating his officials for facilitating the release, Anadolu reports. “Just recovered the last hostage body in Gaza. Thus, got back all 20 of the living hostages, and all of the dead! Amazing job! Most thought of it as an impossible thing to do. Congratulations to my great team of champions!!!” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The Israeli military announced earlier Monday that it had located and recovered the body of its last captive in the Gaza Strip. A military statement said that the body of Sgt. 1st Class Ran Gvili was identified and would be returned […]
