Hundreds gathered in the Israeli town of Meitar to honor Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be returned to Israel after being killed on October 7, 2023. Mourners expressed sorrow and relief that he was brought home. At the funeral, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said all hostages had been recovered and reaffirmed Israel’s goals to weaken Hamas. Many attendees said a painful chapter was ending and called for accountability and healing as the country continues to mourn.
