Hamas still holds SFC Ran Gvili, and his mother fears he may become a symbol like Hadar Goldin.

Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, a fallen Israeli soldier still held by Hamas, expressed concern on November 16, 2025, that her son might become a symbol like Hadar Goldin, urging for his safe return. She shared the emotional toll of ongoing uncertainty, noted regular updates from the Hostages and Missing Families Headquarters, and praised public support across political lines. Gvili has met with Prime Minister Netanyahu multiple times and emphasized the complexity of securing his son’s release despite knowing his approximate location. The Hostages’ Families Forum condemned comments suggesting hostage recovery wasn’t a war objective, calling it a moral and national failure.