Hamas’ surprise attack on Oct. 7 and the murderous massacre carried out by its terrorists left the IDF and security services stunned. Reports of atrocities and the takeover of civilian communities and military bases shook the country, compounded by an unprecedented wave of kidnappings into the Gaza Strip.
Within a short time, under a cloud of mourning, shock and uncertainty, the IDF established a Hostages and Missing Persons Command under the leadership of Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, a retired senior officer recalled to service.
This week, the body of the last fallen hostage, Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili, was returned, meaning the command will now shift the nature of its work and effectively remain on standby for emergency operations only.
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