Father of Freed Hostage on Ongoing Efforts to Bring All Hostages Home

Jubilation and Ongoing Concerns

• 🥳 The initial reaction to the reunion of the last remaining living hostages is jubilation and joy, shared by people in Israel and abroad.
• 💔 These 20 young men have emerged from what is described as the "valley of death" and "Hamas hellholes" under Gaza.
• 😔 However, there is profound concern that all parties see this plan through, as this is only the first stage.

The Plight of Remaining Hostages

• 🕯️ There are still 24 murdered Israeli hostages who need to come home.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Five of the deceased hostages are from the speaker's kibbutz, representing his extended family.
• 🕊️ The speaker expresses thrill for the families whose loved ones returned today but emphasizes that an awful lot of work still needs to get done.

Healing and National Recovery

• ⏳ The speaker believes the country as a whole can only truly heal after the last hostage comes home.
• ⏳ For Israelis, time effectively stopped on October 7th and will only restart for the nation when all hostages are returned.
• 🤝 The speaker offers perspective to newly reunited families, advising them to enjoy the moment while acknowledging the long rehabilitation and reintegration process ahead.

Personal Update on Sagui Dekel-Hen

• 🩹 Sagui is still rehabilitating from wounds sustained on October 7th that were not properly treated in Gaza.
• 😥 He faces a long recovery from the conditions in Gaza, including starvation, horrific sanitary conditions, and constant fear.
• 🌱 Despite the trauma, Sagui is devouring life, reunited with his family, and met his youngest daughter for the first time, who was 14 months old upon his return.
• ✊ Sagui is actively engaged in the campaign to bring all remaining hostages home.