Reim: Viki Cohen, mother of Nimrod Cohen, a hostage recently released after two years in captivity, shared her emotional journey as she traveled to Reim to be reunited with her son. Speaking from her vehicle en route, she described a night without sleep, overcome with anticipation and joy. “I am on my way to Reim to see my son Nimrod after two years,” Viki said. “I am so excited. I am full of happiness. It's hard to imagine how I feel at this moment. I didn’t sleep all night.”
Expressing her gratitude to supporters, Viki acknowledged the collective efforts that made her son’s return possible. “Thank you to all the people here in Israel and around the world that fought with us for this moment,” she said, highlighting the global solidarity that helped bring about Nimrod’s release.
Her words capture the raw emotion and relief felt by families of hostages, as well as the unbreakable hope that sustained them through years of uncertainty. The reunion, anticipated in the coming hours, is expected to be a poignant moment, symbolizing resilience, endurance, and the profound human longing for freedom and family.
Viki’s journey and emotional anticipation serve as a testament to the personal toll of captivity and the overwhelming joy of reunion, resonating with communities in Israel and across the world who have followed Nimrod’s story closely.