ISRAEL'S COLLECTIVE GRIEF AMIDST THE JOY OF HOSTAGE RETURNS
i24 News | Exclusive Media Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute
In this interview with i24NEWS, Benjamin Anthony speaks about Israel’s current mood, noting that it is not one of “unbridled joy” but rather a state of “deep uncertainty” and “inability to grieve,” as the war cannot end until all hostages—including those taken before October 7, such as Hadar Goldin, whose remains have been held for ransom since 2014—are brought home and laid to proper rest.
He distinguishes Israeli society’s attitude toward current events, emphasizing that Israelis celebrate the return of innocents and soldiers while simultaneously commemorating the fallen who sacrificed so much to bring the hostages home.
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