Family of returned hostage Haiman expresses 'joy, profound sadness'

In a statement, the family of Inbar Haiman says it is dealing with a jumble of emotions after the return of the slain hostage’s body.

“This is a feeling that cannot be described, joy mingled with profound sadness. Now Inbar will receive the rest and honor she so deeply deserves,” the family says in a statement. “We are certain that if Inbar were here with us today, she would urge us to continue fighting for all 19 of her fellow hostages who remain in captivity.”

The family notes that Haiman served as a commander in the co-ed Caracal infantry battalion for three years, publishing a picture of her in uniform.

“We salute you and ask the entire public to come and honor you,” they write.