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Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.
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The IDF confirmed yesterday it is searching for the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage held in the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in the enclave’s north, in a cemetery. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the IDF is currently conducting a focused operation to exhaust all of the intelligence and upon completion of this operation — and in accordance with what has been agreed upon with the US — Israel will open the Rafah Crossing. Fabian fills us in on the recovery efforts, how the IDF plans to secure the crossing into Egypt and what is happening on the ground in Gaza.
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IDF confirms searching for body of Ran Gvili at cemetery in northern Gaza Strip
Israel says Rafah Crossing to reopen when IDF finishes search for last hostage body
IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds
IDF: Wave of strikes targets Hezbollah operatives, infrastructure across Lebanon
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