ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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The IDF released pictures and videos from Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Tuesday evening.

IDF works to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESMAN)
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026.
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

The IDF found the remains of the last Israeli hostage from the October 7 invasion, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Monday at around 2:00 p.m. at al-Batesh cemetery in northern Gaza.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday in his hometown of Meitar.

Gvili was killed in battle while fighting infiltrating Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after saving the lives of partygoers fleeing the Nova music festival.

Yonah Jeremy Bob and Leo Feierberg Better contributed to this report.