Gaza strip: Israeli occupation forces have announced the recovery of the last soldier's remains held by Palestinian factions from a cemetery in the Al-Shuja'iya neighborhood, located east of Gaza. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions in the region.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the recovery was confirmed after identification procedures were completed at the National Center of Forensic Medicine, in coordination with Israeli security forces. The family of the soldier, Ran Ghafli, has been notified about the return of his remains from Gaza.
The recovery operation followed a military initiative by Israeli forces on Sunday night. The operation targeted a cemetery in Al-Shuja'iya and involved artillery shelling, live gunfire, and intensive reconnaissance flights, all aimed at finding the soldier's remains.
The Hamas Movement released a press statement indicating that it had provided mediators with necessary information, which played a role in facilitating the recovery of the body. This collaboration could signal a shift in interactions between the involved parties.
In light of these developments, the Israeli authorities are planning to partially reopen the Rafah land crossing, which has been closed for nearly 20 months. The reopening is contingent on the return of the soldier's remains and will allow limited movement of travelers, indicating a potential easing of restrictions in the area.