Lindsey Graham, a staunch pro-Israel Republican senator, gave voice to the shifting tides in Washington earlier this month by claiming that, with Israel “apparently” wanting to change the US aid system, he would seek to “dramatically expedite” the timetable to do so.

Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that stopped the Israel-Hamas war.

The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.

Netanyahu’s government invites members of groups including France’s Rassemblement National and the Sweden Democrats

Returning all of the hostages was a key condition of the first phase of the Gaza deal brokered by President Donald Trump.

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.

Israel on Monday confirmed that the remains of Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, have been recovered and returned home.

Israel has recovered the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.

JERUSALEM, Jan 26 – Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump 's plan to end the Gaza war.

Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.

“If and when the skies close, we have the means, and all the managers know what to do in that moment,” Director General of the Israel Ministry of Tourism, Michael Itzhakov, said.