According to reports, the Trump administration is expected to announce today a transition to Phase II of the Gaza ceasefire, while Ran Gvili, known as the Shield of Kibbutz Alumim, has not yet been returned to Israel.
This morning, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, together with the Gvili family, is calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu to honor his commitment, as he promised the family in private conversations, not to proceed to Phase II until Ran is brought home.
Moving to Phase II now, while efforts to secure Ran’s return have not been exhausted, would mean giving up the most significant source of leverage and could effectively condemn Ran to permanent disappearance.
Until Ran is returned, the State of Israel will not be able to close its deepest open wound or begin the process of recovery and healing that it so desperately needs.
Phase II cannot be implemented while Ran remains in captivity.