‘Finally, you’ve come home’: Hadar Goldin’s sister rejoices at return of hostage’s body

Ayelet Goldin, Hadar Goldin’s older sister, writes a heartfelt social media post upon the news of the return of her brother’s body to Israel.

“More than anything, he’s my little brother. Time stopped,” she says. “I still feel like he just left and is already coming back. How do I feel? I don’t know yet. But I do know that what strengthens me is that we remained true to our truth — to our Israeli values. Good triumphs, and together we are changing history! This strengthens me greatly. My Hadar — you are my inspiration. And you live in my heart always, and I love you very much. And finally, you’ve come home.”

The Hostages Forum writes that “alongside the grief and the understanding that their hearts will never be whole, Hadar’s return provides some measure of comfort to a family that has lived with agonizing uncertainty and doubt for over 11 years.”

“We will not rest until the last hostage is brought home,” states the Forum.