Knesset hears blessing of closure as Israel fulfills sacred promise, proving strength, unity, and moral supremacy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium in the Knesset after confirmation that the body of the final hostage, Ran Gvili, had been returned from Gaza. Marking the moment, Netanyahu recited the Shehecheyanu blessing—traditionally spoken upon receiving joyful, long-awaited news.
“An hour ago, we returned the Israeli hero, Rani Gvili, home. There are no more hostages in Gaza,” the Prime Minister declared, drawing the chamber into solemn silence.
Netanyahu praised the commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency for what he called the flawless execution of a sacred mission. Addressing the Gvili family directly, he reaffirmed the promise made to them—and to the nation—that Israel would never abandon its sons and daughters.
“We all wore the pin,” he said, referring to the yellow ribbon symbol. “Now that the mission is complete, the time has come to remove it. The sons have returned to their borders, and the daughters have returned to their borders.”
The Prime Minister also thanked Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator Gal Hirsch for relentless dedication, and expressed gratitude to allies including US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, crediting their support with helping achieve what many deemed impossible.
“We accomplished this mission as promised,” Netanyahu concluded. “And so we will accomplish the other missions we have set.” For Israel, the moment stood as proof that commitment, not symbolism, defines victory—and that terror never gets the final word.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium in the Knesset after confirmation that the body of the final hostage, Ran Gvili, had been returned from Gaza. Marking the moment, Netanyahu recited the Shehecheyanu blessing—traditionally spoken upon receiving joyful, long-awaited news.
“An hour ago, we returned the Israeli hero, Rani Gvili, home. There are no more hostages in Gaza,” the Prime Minister declared, drawing the chamber into solemn silence.
Netanyahu praised the commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency for what he called the flawless execution of a sacred mission. Addressing the Gvili family directly, he reaffirmed the promise made to them—and to the nation—that Israel would never abandon its sons and daughters.
“We all wore the pin,” he said, referring to the yellow ribbon symbol. “Now that the mission is complete, the time has come to remove it. The sons have returned to their borders, and the daughters have returned to their borders.”
The Prime Minister also thanked Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator Gal Hirsch for relentless dedication, and expressed gratitude to allies including US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, crediting their support with helping achieve what many deemed impossible.
“We accomplished this mission as promised,” Netanyahu concluded. “And so we will accomplish the other missions we have set.” For Israel, the moment stood as proof that commitment, not symbolism, defines victory—and that terror never gets the final word.
