# hostages
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Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.
Israel Says Last Remains of Gaza Captives Returned, Raising Stakes Over Rafah and Ceasefire Implementation
Israel announced that the final body of an Israeli captive held in Gaza, identified as La'an Gvili, has been recovered and returned, completing the returns of persons and remains from Gaza. Hamas acknowledged efforts to locate the body while demanding full implementation of the ceasefire, including opening the Rafah crossing and Israeli withdrawal, complicating the humanitarian and political calculus.
Hamas Says It Has Handed Over Israeli Detainees and Remains, Urges Israel to Honor Ceasefire Commitments
Hamas’s armed wing says it has handed over all surviving Israeli detainees and the bodies it held to mediators, urging Israel to honor ceasefire commitments. Israel confirms ongoing searches for the last missing body in northern Gaza, while verification and political tensions leave the ceasefire’s durability in doubt.
Hamas Says It Has Shared Details on Last Israeli Remains, Accuses Israel of Blocking Searches
Hamas announced it has provided all information it holds about the remains of the last Israeli detainee and accuses Israel of blocking searches beyond a demarcated “yellow line,” which it says Israel is using as an excuse to avoid ceasefire obligations. The dispute complicates fragile ceasefire implementation and increases pressure on mediators to arrange verifiable searches and handovers.