The families of deceased hostages held in Gaza are advocating for a dignified burial for their loved ones. Yael Adar, the mother of Tamir Adar, who was abducted on October 7 and confirmed dead in January, expressed her desire to bring her son's body back for burial. She shared the emotional toll of the 90 days of hoping for Tamir's safe return, only to have that hope shattered by the news of his demise. Adar emphasized the families' plea to repatriate Tamir and all the other victims for burial in the land they cherished, providing them with the closure they seek.
Protests erupted in various Israeli cities, with demonstrators demanding the release of all hostages detained in Gaza. Hagit Chen, the mother of Itay Chen, who lost his life during the Hamas attacks on Israel, echoed the sentiment of wanting to lay her son to rest peacefully. Chen lamented the inability to hold a proper ceremony to honor her son's memory due to his remains being held in Gaza, expressing the profound loss and longing for closure.
