A former hostage, recently released by Hamas, attended a solemn funeral in a Jerusalem cemetery on Wednesday, offering a final farewell to his commander.
Matan Angrest, who had only returned to Israel two days prior, was among hundreds of mourners gathered. He stood before the freshly dug grave, paying his respects to his 22-year-old commander, Captain Daniel Peretz. Angrest also offered prayers for the safe return of others, specifically mentioning Sergeant Itay Chen, a fellow unit member whose body remains held in Gaza.
