The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza have been identified, the Israeli military said, ending a more than two-year saga for family members — and paving the way for the second phase of the ceasefire in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

The Israel Defense Forces said the remains of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer killed during the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, were identified.