After two long, devastating years, we feel immense relief and joy watching hostages finally return home and reunite with their loved ones. To Alon Ohel, Ariel and David Cunio, Avinatan Or, Bar Kupershtein, Eitan Avraham Mor, Elkana Bohbot, Evyatar David, Gali and Ziv Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Maksym Harkin, Matan Angrest, Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, Omri Miran, Rom Braslavski, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef-Chaim Ohana, and Eitan Horn, boger of Habonim Dror Argentina — welcome home.
At the same time, our hearts ache for the families of the killed hostages who are still being held and have yet to be brought home for burial. We stand by the hostage families in their demand for everyone to be brought home — until the last hostage.
This moment, which at times felt like a distant dream, reminds us that even what once seemed impossible can be within reach. We hold onto hope that it can open the door to something greater — a real end to the violence and the beginning of lasting peace. Habonim Dror North America stands with the hostages and their families, and with all who are celebrating, grieving, rebuilding, and striving for a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live with safety, dignity, and freedom.