Mother of Last Gaza Hostage Says Israel Won’t Heal Until He’s Back
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Category: ISRAEL, JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE
Summary:
Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili—the last hostage held in Gaza after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel—stated that Israel cannot heal until he or his remains are returned. Ran, a police officer wounded in the attack, was among 251 hostages taken to Gaza; Israeli authorities believe he is dead, but his body has not been recovered. A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement included a commitment from Hamas to release all remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees and bodies, but finding Ran’s remains has been delayed due to the destruction in Gaza. His mother emphasized that peace negotiations and the next phase of the ceasefire should not proceed until he is brought back.
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Scripture: Psalm 122:6-7
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces."
Commentary:
Scripture instructs us to pray earnestly for the peace of Jerusalem, calling believers to intercede for wholeness amid ongoing sorrow and tension. As we witness longing for restoration and healing, we are reminded to remain steadfast in prayer, watchful and supportive of God’s purposes for His people. The call to seek the true peace of Jerusalem urges continued vigilance and intercession, especially when comfort seems distant and unresolved grief weighs heavily.
Trend:
Longing for peace and wholeness in Jerusalem persists, underscoring the Scriptural call to pray for its peace amidst ongoing turmoil.
Tags: Gaza hostages, Hamas attack, Israeli police officer, October 7 2023, ceasefire agreement, Palestinian detainees, hostage remains
Source Excerpt:
Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, the last hostage remaining in Gaza following the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, looks on during an interview with Reuters at her home in Meitar, Israel, Dec. 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun The mother of the last hostage in Gaza says Israel will not heal until he or his remains are brought home, and that the next phase of a peace plan should not proceed until he is back. Police officer Ran Gvili was one of 251 hostages seized and taken to Gaza by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in its attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Israeli authorities say they believe he is dead, but his body has not been recovered and his family is clinging to the faint hope that he is still alive. “We’re at the last stretch and we have to be strong, for Rani, for us, and for Israel. Without Rani, our country can’t heal,” his mother, Talik Gvili, told Reuters. ‘WE WANT TO FEEL HIM’ Posters of Ran Gvili, known by family and friends as Rani, line the streets of Meitar, his hometown in southern Israel. When Hamas attacked, he was recovering at home from a broken collarbone. He quickly put on his uniform and joined the fight against the Hamas gunmen a...
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-08-2025 13:50