U.S. Jewish organizations issued statements expressing gratitude for the liberated living hostages on Monday morning, while also noting that Hamas has yet to return the remains of people whom it murdered and that more work remains to ensure that the terror group can never again repeat an attack like Oct. 7.
The American Jewish Committee stated that “after 738 days, we are overjoyed watching the reunions of the 20 surviving hostages with their loved ones, and our hearts are with the families of the deceased hostages who await their return.”
“Until they are all home, none of us will be whole,” the AJC said. “While we are relieved and grateful to have finally reached this point, the work does not end once all the hostages return.”
“As we welcome home the surviving hostages and mourn with t