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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could open within days

Israel recovered Ran Gvili's remains from a Gaza cemetery, ending an 843-day ordeal. His return clears the way for phase two of the ceasefire.

Hamish Falconer called for the passage of both people and materials after Israel announced a limited reopening of the crossing.

"Nobody believed we would bring back all the hostages."

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza’s lifeline to the outside world

The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, confirming all abductees have been returned to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed this as an extraordinary achievement, fulfilling a promise to bring everyone back. Hamas stated the discovery confirms their commitment to the ceasefire…

Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October.

Israeli troops are searching a Gaza cemetery for the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili

Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found.

The return of all remaining hostages, alive or dead, has been a central part of the first phase of the ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10

Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board.