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Ran Gvili’s Funeral Procession Arrives in Meitar

Master Sgt. Ran Gvili's funeral procession arrives in Meitar, his Negev hometown, as thousands honor the last hostage from Gaza.

Pesach BensonHuman Interest

Jerusalem, 28 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The funeral procession of Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage from Gaza, has arrived in Meitar, his Negev hometown.

Thousands of people lined the route through southern Israel to pay their last respects.

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