The ceasefire ended the genocidal war launched by Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, that lasted two years and killed more than 71,000 people, wounded 171,000 others and caused widespread destruction to about 90% of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure, with reconstruction costs estimated by the United Nations at around $70 billion.

The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.

The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza have been identified, the Israeli military said Monday, ending a more than two-year saga for captives' families in Israel — and paving the way for the second phase of the ceasefire in the war-torn enclave.

All hostages from Gaza have returned home as Trump administration completes historic Middle East diplomatic achievement, marking end of painful chapter.

At a joint conference with Hostage Coordinator Gal Hirsch, Netanyahu pointed out that, for the first time in 12 years, there are no hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli teams were combing through a Gaza cemetery Monday for the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, the military said, after Hamas claimed it had done all required of it under the ceasefire agreement to search the side of the territory not controlled by troops.

The underground tunnel, which was destroyed along with troops from the Yahalom unit, reportedly contained weapons and several rooms.

Israel could reopen the Rafah border crossing, which separates Egypt and Gaza, allowing people to enter and exit the enclave.

The Israeli military said one strike came after it spotted and struck several people who were operating a drone in central Gaza that posed a threat to its troops.

The remains of the final Israeli hostage being held in Gaza have finally been recovered following a dramatic investigation, Israel said Monday — clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that brought an end to the Israel-Hamas war.