Israel Tells Mediators Hamas Knows Location of Last Hostage’s Body

Overview

• Israeli officials told mediators that Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives know where the body of Yasam fighter Ran Gvili is located.
• Israel said it shared intelligence on Gvili’s possible burial site and demanded urgent, effective action to secure his return.
• A delegation led by Brig. Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch traveled to Cairo last week to press the case directly with mediators.
• Mediators have signaled that Hamas shows interest in honoring the hostages‑and‑missing agreement, according to an Israeli official.
• The same official said the next stage centers on disarmament and demilitarization, warning that Israel will act to remove Hamas weapons if talks fail.