Wife of Israeli Hostage Marks Two Years Since Oct. 7 Attacks, Pleads for Release

A Mother's Plea on the Anniversary

• 💔 Lishay Miran-Lavi shares the emotional weight of marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, focusing on her husband Omri and their daughters.
• 👧 She recounts a poignant memory of her daughter Ronnie remembering her father's last hug, highlighting the deep longing for his return.
• 🕊️ Lishay emphasizes the universal desire for loved ones to be reunited and for the world to become a better place.

Advocacy in Washington D.C.

• 🇺🇸 Lishay chose to be in Washington D.C. on this anniversary to mark the day and continue the fight for the hostages' release.
• 🗣️ She believes that continued advocacy is crucial as the fight is far from over until all hostages are home.

Hopes for a Deal and President Trump's Role

• 📝 Lishay has been sending her husband WhatsApp messages, essentially keeping a diary of everything he has missed.
• ❓ While unsure about the progress of negotiations, she expresses hope that a deal will be reached soon.
• 🤝 She specifically identifies President Trump as the person who can truly make a deal happen, urging both Israel and Hamas to agree.

A Promise to Omri

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lishay made a promise to Omri at the beginning of his captivity that the family is waiting for him and that she would take care of their two daughters.
• 🙏 She hopes to soon fulfill this promise by hearing him say "Abba" (daddy) again.

Strength and Hope

• ❤️ The interviewer expresses deep sympathy and commends Lishay's courage and strength.
• 💪 Lishay states that meeting people and sharing her story gives her strength and hope.
• 🌟 She expresses a profound hope to interview with Omri by her side next time.