With the last hostage Ran Gvili home, after 843 days in captivity, it is time to close this prayer initiative for the hostages.
We do so with a deep sense of relief that there are no more hostages in Gaza, that each one made it home to his/her family..... hopefilled reunions for some, and at least closure and proper respectful burial for others.
We give thanks, too, for all who participated in this prayer circle. Thank you for your fidelity, for insisting that the hostages and their families not be forgotten.
In closing, we leave you with these memories and images from the website of the Hostages and Missing Family Forum. They remind us of the heartbreak of a nation, but also the extraordinary resilience and commitment of its people.
Play the video reflection, (it's 4min) and let it be our final prayer together.