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 remaining hostage held in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, says Israel cannot heal until her son or his remains are returned. Ran, a police officer wounded during the attack, is believed dead by Israeli authorities, but his body has not been recovered. Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire with terms including the release of all hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees, yet only Ran remains captive. His mother insists no peace plan phase should proceed before his return and highlights widespread Israeli support for the hostages' release.
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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:
The call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem is a standing instruction for all who love God’s purposes. As Jerusalem stands at the heart of much sorrow and longing, we are reminded to intercede faithfully for God’s peace and His sustaining hand upon His people. While troubles persist and answers may seem distant, devotion to fervent prayer reflects ongoing trust in God’s promises and His appointed times. Let us remain vigilant in prayer and steadfast in hope as the Lord’s counsel prevails.
Trend:
Continued appeals for peace and restoration in Jerusalem highlight the enduring significance of intercession for Israel’s welfare and the city’s prophetic centrality.
Tags: War, Israel, Gaza, Israeli Government, Hamas, Hostage, Ceasefire, Algemeiner
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 17:34