Ran Gvili
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 24
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Police Officer, Sergeant, Yassam Special Patrol Unit
Hostage status: Confirmed deceased and returned to Israel by the IDF on January 26th, 2026
More about Ran:
Was on sick leave waiting to get surgery when the attack happened
Ran went to the Gaza envelope area to help wounded and survivors, he was shot while there and his body taken hostage
From the Be’er Sheva suburb of Meitar
Hobbies: Motorcycles, Guitar and History
Fan of the Hapoel Be’er Sheva soccer team
Survived by parents, a brother and sister
Alternate last name spellings:
Gvili, Guelli
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Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, All of them are home now: Body of last hostage Ran Gvili found in Gaza, returned to Israel, Jan 26, 2026
Congressman Don Bacon, Ran Gvili Gaza Hostage Floor Speech, Feb 21, 2024
Ha’aretz (unlocked), Israeli Police Officer Thought to Be in Hamas Captivity in Gaza Was Killed on October 7, Jan 31, 2024
Times of Israel, Police say officer Ran Gvili was slain Oct 7, taken to Gaza; 3 troops killed in Strip, Jan 31, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Israel Police, Security Forces (Shabak) and First Responders Casualties, Jan 31, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: January 26th, 2026