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The Tikvah Podcast·Episode 444·Jan 29, 2026

Russ Roberts on the Return of Ran Gvili

On January 26, 2026, after 844 days, the body of Ran Gvili was brought home to Israel for burial. Of the hostages taken on October 7, his remains were the last still kept in Gaza. And when you factor in the hostages taken to Gaza before October 7, Gvili’s return marked the first time since 2014 that no Israeli hostage or hostage remains are being held captive, to torture and torment Israelis, in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli soldiers surround the coffin of Ran Gvili. (IDF)

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