WATCH: IDF troops who located Ran Gvili reveal details of the mission

January 29, 2026

Hundreds of soldiers and personnel were involved in the high-stakes operation to recover the last hostage from Gaza, Ran Gvili, who was found in a Gaza cemetery after extensive searches in the area.

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