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The IDF released pictures and videos from Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Tuesday evening.

IDF works to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESMAN)
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026.
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

The IDF found the remains of the last Israeli hostage from the October 7 invasion, St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, on Monday at around 2:00 p.m. at al-Batesh cemetery in the Shejaia-Daraj-Tuffah part of northern Gaza.

IDF works to identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
IDF works to identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026.
DF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF soldier holds position during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
IDF soldier holds position during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
An Israeli military armored vehicle is seen in norther Gaza as the IDF works to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
An Israeli military armored vehicle is seen in norther Gaza as the IDF works to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF armored vehicles are employed as soldiers work to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
IDF armored vehicles are employed as soldiers work to locate and identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

His funeral will be held on Wednesday in his hometown of Meitar.

Gvili was killed in battle fighting infiltrating Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after saving the lives of partygoers fleeing the Nova music festival in Re’im and defending Kibbutz Alumim from Hamas terrorists.

This is a developing story.

Yonah Jeremy Bob and Leo Feierberg Better contributed to this report.