PM Netanyahu Speaks with the Parents of Ran Gvili and to the Thai Ambassador

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday, spoke with the family of fallen hostage Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, of blessed memory, a heroic National Anti-Terrorism Unit fighter, who fell in the battle to defend Kibbutz Alumim and was taken hostage to the Gaza Strip on 7 October 2023.
 
Ran is the only Israeli fallen hostage still held by terrorist organizations in Gaza. The Prime Minister informed his parents, Talik and Itzik, about the efforts Israel is making for his return and his determination to bring him for a proper Jewish burial. The Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation to the Gvili family for their stately, principled, and proud stance, stating that Ran’s heroism and fall in battle evoke endless pain, astonishment, and pride for him, his wife, and the entire people of Israel.
 
The Gvili expressed their appreciation to the IDF, the security forces, the MIA/POW Directorate, and the Prime Minister for the determination to bring back all the hostages, and voiced hope that their son Ran will be returned soon.
 
Later, the Prime Minister spoke with Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu and updated him on the efforts to return fallen hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak, of blessed memory, a Thai national who is also being held by terrorist organizations in Gaza.
 
The Prime Minister conveyed that the Government of Israel, the MIA/POW Directorate, and the security forces are making extensive efforts for his return and that the State of Israel’s support for the families of the Thai hostages and returnees will always continue.
 
During the conversations, which were held with the participation of Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch, the Prime Minister reiterated and emphasized that the State of Israel is committed to returning all of the hostages, until the last one of them.