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U.S. Says It May Know Where Last Israeli Hostage’s Remains Are as Search Dispute Deepens

The recovery has become a condition for moving the U.S.-brokered ceasefire into its second phase.

Overview

  • President Trump said U.S. intelligence believes it knows the location of Ran Gvili’s remains in Gaza.
  • Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said the group has shared all information and accused Israel of delaying searches beyond the Yellow Line.
  • Coordinated searches in Gaza’s Zeitoun neighborhood have resumed, with arrangements allowing Hamas teams to operate on the Israel-controlled side under agreed terms with the IDF.
  • Gvili’s parents welcomed the U.S. statement as validation of their claims that Hamas knows the location, urging Washington and Jerusalem to apply maximum pressure for a return.
  • Israel insists phase two of the ceasefire will not proceed until all remains are returned, a requirement U.S. officials have also emphasized.