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Israel Honors Fallen Soldier Gvili After 844 Days

2/4/2026

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On February 4, 2026, Israel's Defense Ministry removed St. Sgt. Maj. Ran Gvili's hostage pin from his memorial brick at Mount Herzl.
Remains were returned from Gaza, found at al-Batesh cemetery.
Family members and representatives from the Israel Police and IDF attended the ceremony.
Herzl Shmuel, head of the Unit for Commemoration of Soldiers, emphasized duty to remember fallen soldiers.
Gvili's funeral occurred in Meitar 844 days after his abduction.

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Story summary

On February 4, 2026, Israel's Defense Ministry removed St. Sgt. Maj. Ran Gvili's hostage pin from his memorial brick at Mount Herzl.
Remains were returned from Gaza, found at al-Batesh cemetery.
Family members and representatives from the Israel Police and IDF attended the ceremony.
Herzl Shmuel, head of the Unit for Commemoration of Soldiers, emphasized duty to remember fallen soldiers.
Gvili's funeral occurred in Meitar 844 days after his abduction.