Tel Aviv: The family of Omri Miran, one of the seven Israeli hostages recently released by Hamas, issued a heartfelt statement after he was handed over to IDF forces in the Gaza Strip. Their message conveyed relief, gratitude, and a call for national unity as Omri begins his long-awaited return home.
“After more than 700 long, painful, and agonizing days, Omri will finally receive from Roni and Alma a healing embrace,” the family said, referring to his loved ones eagerly awaiting his arrival. Expressing appreciation for the broader public, they added, “We want to thank the people of Israel from the bottom of our hearts for standing by us in the darkest hours and on days when this moment seemed like a distant and impossible wish. This moment, today, is not a personal victory but a victory of an entire people.”
The statement also acknowledged the tireless efforts of Israel’s security apparatus. “We also want to express our deep gratitude to the security forces and the heroic IDF soldiers. We are at the beginning of a complex and challenging, yet moving, journey of recovery,” the family said, highlighting that Omri’s release is only the first step in a broader process of emotional and physical healing.
Concluding their statement with a resolute message of hope and commitment, Miran’s family affirmed their dedication to ongoing efforts for other hostages. “We remain committed to the struggle until the last hostage returns, and until the complete recovery of our beloved country. May Omri’s return mark the beginning of this recovery and the unity of our people.”
Their words encapsulate the mixture of relief, perseverance, and national solidarity that has defined Israel’s response to the long hostage crisis, while underscoring the broader human and societal challenges of restoring families and communities after years of captivity.