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Israel says it has recovered the last remaining body of a hostage held in Gaza

By Daniel Estrin,

Michel Martin

Published January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM EST

The recovery is a major breakthrough in moving a three-month ceasefire in Gaza into its next phase.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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