Israel has laid to rest the remains of Rani Gvili, the last hostage recovered from Gaza after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. The recovery of Gvili’s body marks the end of a harrowing chapter for Israel, bringing closure to a traumatic period in the nation’s history.
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The return of Gvili’s remains fulfilled a nationwide hope to bring back all hostages, whether alive or deceased. The funeral, held in Meitar, Israel, was a somber occasion that allowed the country to begin the healing process and move forward from the painful memories of the past two years.
According to reports by The Washington Post, The Straits Times, and NDTV, the recovery of Gvili’s body has allowed Israel to close a painful chapter in its history. The return of all hostages, living or dead, has brought a sense of relief and closure to the nation, allowing it to turn the page on a dark period.
The funeral of the final hostage has been described as “closing a live open wound” by French news outlet France 24. Israeli President Isaac Herzog noted that this marks the first time since 2014 that no Israeli citizens are held hostage in Gaza, signaling a significant milestone for the country.
In a symbolic gesture, a clock in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square,” which had been counting the days since the kidnapping of 251 Israelis in 2023, was stopped after the return of the last hostage’s remains. The cessation of the clock serves as a poignant reminder of the toll the hostage crisis took on the nation.
As Israel lays to rest the final hostage, the focus now shifts to what comes next. Discussions regarding a US-brokered ceasefire plan and the upcoming elections in the country are at the forefront of political discourse. Israeli lawmakers are set to hold an initial vote on the 2026 state budget, testing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amidst political fractures.
The burial of Rani Gvili and the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza mark a significant moment for Israel. As the nation mourns the loss of those taken during the attack, it also looks towards the future with a sense of hope and resilience.
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References:
1. The Washington Post – https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/14/hamas-gaza-israel-hostages-killed/
2. The Straits Times – https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-to-hold-funeral-for-last-hostage-recovered-from-gaza
3. NDTV – https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-marks-return-of-final-hostages-remains-after-over-2-years-of-war-10897406
4. France 24 – https://www.france24.com/en/funeral-of-last-israeli-hostage-is-closing-a-live-open-wound
5. NBC News – https://www.nbcnews.com/video/israel-stops-hostage-clock-after-last-remains-returned-from-gaza
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