Israel marks return of final hostage’s remains
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Dani Elgarat, the brother of slain Hamas hostage Itzik Elgarat, says he will not attend the funeral of Israel Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili today, because Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to deliver a eulogy.
Ran Gvili, a young Israeli police officer, was on medical leave when Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.A motorcycle enthusiast and non-commissioned officer in the elite Yassam unit of the Israeli police in the Negev desert region,
The police are preparing for the state funeral of Ran Gvili, to be held in Meitar on Wednesday. The public is invited to pay their respects along the procession route.