Father of Last Israeli Hostage in Gaza Says Truce Must Not Proceed Until Final Two Bodies Are Returned

Public Rally in Tel Aviv

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv for the weekly rally demanding the return of the last two Israeli hostages — Ran Gvili and Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak — from Gaza. Families and supporters filled Hostages Square, waving Israeli flags and holding signs that read “Bring Them Home.”

Families’ Message to the Government

The father of Ran Gvili urged the government not to move forward with any ceasefire or truce until the two remaining bodies are recovered and brought back to Israel.

“No deal can be complete while our loved ones remain in Gaza,” he said during the rally.

He criticized the government for mishandling the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and accused officials of neglecting the hostages’ plight in political negotiations.

Broader Public Sentiment

Other relatives of hostages echoed his demand, insisting that national reconciliation must begin only after every missing person is accounted for. Many demonstrators expressed frustration with the slow pace of the inquiry into the government’s role in the October 7 events.

Background

The rally may be the final major weekly demonstration of its kind, following earlier releases of captives through mediated deals. The crowd’s mood reflected exhaustion and determination, as chants for justice mixed with calls for accountability.

“We will not let this issue fade,” said one participant, emphasizing that the campaign for the hostages is “a matter of Israel’s conscience.”

Author’s summary: Thousands in Tel Aviv demand that Israel halt ceasefire talks until Gaza returns the last two hostages’ bodies, amid mounting anger over government handling of October 7 events.

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The Times of Israel The Times of Israel — 2025-11-30

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