Overview
- Security officials report that Hamas has not questioned the named Islamic Jihad detainees, which Israel says is deliberate foot-dragging on returning Ran Gvili’s body.
- Army Radio reporting cited by multiple outlets says Israel believes Hamas could arrange the return within days if it acted on the leads.
- Current assessments place the burial site in eastern Gaza City, likely in the Shejaiya or Zeitoun neighborhoods, according to Israeli security sources.
- Israeli forces previously avoided targeting a small group believed to hold relevant information to preserve the chance of recovering the remains.
- Under the ceasefire terms, moving to the next phase requires the return of all captives and remains, and public vigils in Tel Aviv reflect pressure not to proceed until Gvili’s case is resolved.