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Heroic Israeli Officer's Remains Recovered After 800 Days

2/9/2026

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Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24, a police officer in Israel's Yasam counter-terror unit, was killed during the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023.
His body was taken to Gaza and remained there for over 800 days before the IDF recovered it on January 26, 2026.
Gvili had a passion for motorcycles and was known for rescuing civilians during the attack.
He was laid to rest in Meitar on January 28, 2026.

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Story summary

Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24, a police officer in Israel's Yasam counter-terror unit, was killed during the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023.
His body was taken to Gaza and remained there for over 800 days before the IDF recovered it on January 26, 2026.
Gvili had a passion for motorcycles and was known for rescuing civilians during the attack.
He was laid to rest in Meitar on January 28, 2026.