Flooding across the Gaza Strip has impeded search efforts for the remains of Ran Gvili, the final hostage to remain in Gaza captivity, Israeli sources told Ynet on Thursday.
"The team for hostages and missing persons is in continuous contact with the mediators," a source told Ynet. "Gal Hirsch has discussed the issue with senior Egyptian and American officials. In addition to waiting for improved weather conditions, efforts to locate Ran are continuing through other means."
"We are monitoring developments and emphasize the agreed commitment to make a 100% effort to return all fallen hostages," the source added. "This is not an event of tactical significance; his return has implications for the implementation of the agreement, and we will not relent on this issue.”