This week saw the release of the three hostages — Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34 — who were led from the clutches of Hamas and transferred to the vehicles of the International Red Cross. Grey, emaciated, and frail-looking, the three men were an immediate reminder of something we never believed we would see again - Holocaust camp survivors.

Now the question is how do we ensure that the rest of the hostages are released, and that Bibi and his government don't try to stop their release before it's too late?

79 hostages still remain in Hamas captivity; three captives will be returned in the next three releases, after which 11 more will be freed in the final day of the ceasefire's Phase One

These last few days in Israel have been a whirlwind of joy, hope, and despair. 18 hostages have been released since the ceasefire went into effect (including 5 Thai citizens, held by Hamas for no other crime than working the fields of the kibbutzim where they were captured), including nearly all of the women and two of the oldest hostages. As we celebrate their releases, each hostages helps to bring us closer to the endpoint. But then, their horrifical stories emerge, the constant threat of death and violence they faced daily, and the fear that they would never return.

Add to that the disgusting show of “strength” by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad during the releases, and you can understand what it’s very hard to remain positive despite the release of these true heroes.

And, of course, there is no clear information as to the fate of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, the little red-headed boys taken on October 7, and the release of Yarden Bibas, the father, only highlights this terrible unknown. Who is still alive and who is not? The names of those that will be released by the end of this first phase is known, but not whether they are alive or dead. And so we wait, and pray together with the families of the hostages.

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